If you are arrested for the following offenses, you may be eligible to participate in a diversion program. The eligible offenses are: Minor in Possession of Alcohol Possession of a Fake ID Possession of Marijuana (VGCSA) Theft by Shoplifting Theft by Taking So if you are arrested on any of these charges, do not walk […]
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By: Erin Dohnalek A misdemeanor conviction can lead to many adverse consequences, including barriers to employment, education, and sometimes even housing. However, in the State of Georgia, there are potentially three avenues available to restrict and seal (expunge) misdemeanors off your criminal record to help avoid these collateral consequences that are associated with misdemeanor convictions. […]
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When you are preparing to enter a plea, you may feel unsure about what your options are. If you have ever been to Court to pay a traffic ticket, you have likely heard of the three main pleas: guilty, not guilty, or nolo (or nolo contendre). But, depending on the status of your case, you […]
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DeKalb County Obstruction Attorney Obstruction of a law enforcement officer can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts of the case. If the case is prosecuted as a misdemeanor in DeKalb County, the Solicitor’s Office will prosecute the case, whereby if it is a felony charge, it will be sent to […]
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Rape is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested or under investigation, in Cobb County, for rape, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of rape. The Cobb County District Attorney’s has a […]
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Cobb County State Court – Pre Trial Diversion
/in Blog, Cobb County, Court Dates, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Diversion, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerIf you are arrested for the following offenses, you may be eligible to participate in a diversion program. The eligible offenses are: Minor in Possession of Alcohol Possession of a Fake ID Possession of Marijuana (VGCSA) Theft by Shoplifting Theft by Taking So if you are arrested on any of these charges, do not walk […]
Can I get a Misdemeanor conviction off my record?
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Expungement, First Offender, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerBy: Erin Dohnalek A misdemeanor conviction can lead to many adverse consequences, including barriers to employment, education, and sometimes even housing. However, in the State of Georgia, there are potentially three avenues available to restrict and seal (expunge) misdemeanors off your criminal record to help avoid these collateral consequences that are associated with misdemeanor convictions. […]
Why Am I Pleading Guilty If I Am Going Into Diversion?
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerWhen you are preparing to enter a plea, you may feel unsure about what your options are. If you have ever been to Court to pay a traffic ticket, you have likely heard of the three main pleas: guilty, not guilty, or nolo (or nolo contendre). But, depending on the status of your case, you […]
DeKalb County Obstruction
/in Blog, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Federal Criminal Law, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerDeKalb County Obstruction Attorney Obstruction of a law enforcement officer can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts of the case. If the case is prosecuted as a misdemeanor in DeKalb County, the Solicitor’s Office will prosecute the case, whereby if it is a felony charge, it will be sent to […]
Rape in Cobb County
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Rape /by lawyerRape is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested or under investigation, in Cobb County, for rape, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of rape. The Cobb County District Attorney’s has a […]