After a DUI arrest in Georgia, the arresting officer typically issues Form DDS‑1205 (or a similar form) to notify the driver of the state’s intent to suspend their license under Georgia’s implied consent laws, which apply when a person refuses a chemical test. From the date of arrest or the date the notice is served […]
A Big Win for Defendants in Gang Cases The case, State v. Render (A25A1462), answered a hotly contested issue: whether the State can bring in evidence of a completely separate shooting — committed by people who were not on trial — to prove that a gang exists. The trial court said no, and the Court […]
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Georgia law, under O.C.G.A. § 40‑6‑391, prohibits operating a vehicle while: Under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or inhalants to the point it’s unsafe to drive; Having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher within three hours after driving; Having any detectable amount of marijuana or other controlled substances in the blood or urine, […]
In Cobb County, a family violence battery conviction carries serious and lasting consequences that extend beyond the courtroom. Whether it’s a first-time misdemeanor or a subsequent felony offense, the impact on one’s personal, professional, and legal life can be profound. Legal Penalties Under Georgia law, a first conviction for family violence battery is classified as […]
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Burglary is a felony offense in Georgia, and facing such charges can have long-lasting consequences on your life. In Cobb County and throughout Georgia, burglary is governed by the OCGA § 16-7-1, which defines the crime and outlines the penalties for conviction. In simple terms, burglary occurs when someone enters or remains in a building, […]
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Administrative License Suspension
/in Blog /by lawyerAfter a DUI arrest in Georgia, the arresting officer typically issues Form DDS‑1205 (or a similar form) to notify the driver of the state’s intent to suspend their license under Georgia’s implied consent laws, which apply when a person refuses a chemical test. From the date of arrest or the date the notice is served […]
Georgia Court of Appeals Limits Gang Evidence in Fulton County Criminal Trials
/in Blog /by lawyerA Big Win for Defendants in Gang Cases The case, State v. Render (A25A1462), answered a hotly contested issue: whether the State can bring in evidence of a completely separate shooting — committed by people who were not on trial — to prove that a gang exists. The trial court said no, and the Court […]
DUI Consequences in Fayetteville
/in Blog /by lawyerGeorgia law, under O.C.G.A. § 40‑6‑391, prohibits operating a vehicle while: Under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or inhalants to the point it’s unsafe to drive; Having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher within three hours after driving; Having any detectable amount of marijuana or other controlled substances in the blood or urine, […]
Consequences of Being Convicted of Family Violence Battery in Cobb County
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Cobb County, a family violence battery conviction carries serious and lasting consequences that extend beyond the courtroom. Whether it’s a first-time misdemeanor or a subsequent felony offense, the impact on one’s personal, professional, and legal life can be profound. Legal Penalties Under Georgia law, a first conviction for family violence battery is classified as […]
Understanding Burglary Charges in Cobb County: A Guide from an Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney
/in Blog /by lawyerBurglary is a felony offense in Georgia, and facing such charges can have long-lasting consequences on your life. In Cobb County and throughout Georgia, burglary is governed by the OCGA § 16-7-1, which defines the crime and outlines the penalties for conviction. In simple terms, burglary occurs when someone enters or remains in a building, […]