Horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) is a condition where the eyes involuntarily jerk or twitch as they move laterally, typically observed when an individual’s gaze is directed to the side. During a DUI stop, an officer may conduct the HGN test by moving an object (such as a pen or finger) horizontally across the person’s field […]
In Georgia, a person who is convicted of a felony for the first time and sentenced to straight probation, or less than 12 months imprisonment followed by probation, is entitled to receive a Behavioral Incentive Date (also known as a BID). A BID is a date that the court sets for the probation to end […]
If you are arrested for Sexual Battery in Cobb County, please do not make any statements to the police. You will be brought over to court the following day after your arrest and a Cobb Magistrate Court judge will consider bond. Family members can attend the bond hearing at the Visitors Center at the Cobb […]
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By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, an individual may be charged with DUI under the following circumstances: If he/she was in actual physical control of a moving vehicle while he/she was under the influence of alcohol to an extent that it was less safe for them to drive. If he/she was in actual physical control […]
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Georgia law allows someone who did not directly commit a crime to be charged with the substantive offense. Most states call it being an accomplice, Georgia calls it party to a crime. However, merely being present when a crime is being committed is not enough to sustain a conviction. To convict someone as a party […]
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HGN: A scientifically reliable indicator?
/in Atlanta DUI, Blog, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Drivers License, DUI, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerHorizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) is a condition where the eyes involuntarily jerk or twitch as they move laterally, typically observed when an individual’s gaze is directed to the side. During a DUI stop, an officer may conduct the HGN test by moving an object (such as a pen or finger) horizontally across the person’s field […]
Behavioral Incentive Dates
/in Blog, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerIn Georgia, a person who is convicted of a felony for the first time and sentenced to straight probation, or less than 12 months imprisonment followed by probation, is entitled to receive a Behavioral Incentive Date (also known as a BID). A BID is a date that the court sets for the probation to end […]
Sexual Battery in Cobb County
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Sex Crimes /by lawyerIf you are arrested for Sexual Battery in Cobb County, please do not make any statements to the police. You will be brought over to court the following day after your arrest and a Cobb Magistrate Court judge will consider bond. Family members can attend the bond hearing at the Visitors Center at the Cobb […]
License Consequences for DUI Convictions in the Municipal Court of Marietta
/in Blog, Criminal Law, DUI, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Marietta, Marietta DUI, Municipal Court /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, an individual may be charged with DUI under the following circumstances: If he/she was in actual physical control of a moving vehicle while he/she was under the influence of alcohol to an extent that it was less safe for them to drive. If he/she was in actual physical control […]
I’m being charged as an accomplice but I didn’t do anything
/in Armed Robbery, Blog, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerGeorgia law allows someone who did not directly commit a crime to be charged with the substantive offense. Most states call it being an accomplice, Georgia calls it party to a crime. However, merely being present when a crime is being committed is not enough to sustain a conviction. To convict someone as a party […]