Defenses to Trafficking Marijuana in Fulton County

Being charged with trafficking marijuana in Fulton County is a serious charge. In Georgia, if you are found guilty of trafficking 10-2,000 pounds of marijuana, you will be sentenced to a mandatory minimum of 5 years in prison and a fine of $100,00.00. The State often has strong evidence in a marijuana trafficking case, often […]

Police Searches and Consent: Know Your Rights

The State of Georgia takes individual rights and liberties very seriously. This helps act as a roadmap of what government officials and police can and cannot do. One of these rights is property rights. The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that police generally need a […]

Theft of Services – Marietta Criminal Defense

In Georgia, it is against the law to avoid payment of services, entertainment, accommodations, or for the use of personal property. This is known as Theft of Services, found at O.C.G.A.  § 16-8-5. If you have been arrested for Theft of Services in Marietta, your case will either be prosecuted by the Cobb County Solicitor […]

How to Lift a Bench Warrant in Fulton County State Court

If you miss a court date in Fulton County State Court, the solicitor has the ability to request that a bench warrant be issued, and the judge may grant the request. This means that there is an active warrant for your arrest, and you could be picked up at any time. But we can help […]

License Consequences for DUI Convictions in Municipal Court of Suwanee

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 […]