By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, the offense of cruelty to children is broken down into three different degrees, depending on the severity of the alleged abuse. Because of the consequences of such a serious crime, it is vitally important to understand the offense, as well as your individual rights when dealing with such allegations. […]
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A person who gives a false name, address, or date of birth to a law officer in the lawful discharge of his official duties with the intent of misleading the officer as to his identity or birthdate can be charged with the misdemeanor of Giving False Name. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 16-10-25) makes it illegal to […]
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If you are charged with committing a crime, there are many different hearings that you might have to attend. One of those is an Arraignment. What is an Arraignment? An arraignment is the first court appearance or first court date someone receives after they get out of jail on bond or after they receive a […]
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By: Attorney Alex Henson If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol in Austell, GA you might be pulled over and investigated by police. What can you expect during a DUI stop? First, the officer might ask you if you’ve had anything to drink. You have the right to remain silent and […]
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The Fulton County District Attorney’s office is cracking down on gangs in the Atlanta area. If you are charged with being in a criminal street gang, do not make any statements to the police. You have a Constitutional right to remain silent. If you are arrested for being in a criminal street gang, then you […]
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Cruelty to Children in Gwinnett County
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Misdemeanor /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, the offense of cruelty to children is broken down into three different degrees, depending on the severity of the alleged abuse. Because of the consequences of such a serious crime, it is vitally important to understand the offense, as well as your individual rights when dealing with such allegations. […]
Giving a False Name
/in Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Misdemeanor, Municipal Court /by lawyerA person who gives a false name, address, or date of birth to a law officer in the lawful discharge of his official duties with the intent of misleading the officer as to his identity or birthdate can be charged with the misdemeanor of Giving False Name. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 16-10-25) makes it illegal to […]
What is an Arraignment in Cobb?
/in Blog, Cobb County, Court Dates, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Misdemeanor /by lawyerIf you are charged with committing a crime, there are many different hearings that you might have to attend. One of those is an Arraignment. What is an Arraignment? An arraignment is the first court appearance or first court date someone receives after they get out of jail on bond or after they receive a […]
What to expect during a DUI stop in Austell, GA
/in Blog, Cobb County, Consent, Court Dates, Criminal Law, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Misdemeanor, Municipal Court /by lawyerBy: Attorney Alex Henson If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol in Austell, GA you might be pulled over and investigated by police. What can you expect during a DUI stop? First, the officer might ask you if you’ve had anything to drink. You have the right to remain silent and […]
Arrested for Gang Activity in Fulton County
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Gang, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerThe Fulton County District Attorney’s office is cracking down on gangs in the Atlanta area. If you are charged with being in a criminal street gang, do not make any statements to the police. You have a Constitutional right to remain silent. If you are arrested for being in a criminal street gang, then you […]