The First Offender Act is a progressive statute implemented by the State of Georgia where a person who has never been convicted of a prior felony offense can be sentenced on a pending charge, but subsequently, have those charges sealed by the court if he/she successfully completes their First Offender sentence. According to O.C.G.A. § […]
Firing a gun in public in Atlanta is one of those situations where the legal consequences can escalate very quickly, even if no one is actually hurt. At the most basic level, the City of Atlanta has ordinances that generally prohibit discharging a firearm within city limits unless you are acting in lawful self-defense or […]
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Under Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 40-6-391, “a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.” Accordingly, a driver may be charged with and potentially convicted of DUI even […]
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O.C.G.A. § 16-11-39 classifies disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor offense. The law prohibits various behaviors that disturb the peace or endanger others’ safety. What Counts as Disorderly Conduct? A person commits disorderly conduct when they: Act violently or loudly in a way that makes someone fear for their safety. Behave violently in a manner that […]
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By Scott Smith Peach State Lawyer Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney March 27, 2026 If you ever have to use force to protect yourself or your family in Georgia, the rules of the game might be about to change—and for once, the change actually favors the good guys. A bill moving through the Georgia Legislature would […]
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FIRST OFFENDER
/in Blog /by lawyerThe First Offender Act is a progressive statute implemented by the State of Georgia where a person who has never been convicted of a prior felony offense can be sentenced on a pending charge, but subsequently, have those charges sealed by the court if he/she successfully completes their First Offender sentence. According to O.C.G.A. § […]
Firing a gun in public in Atlanta
/in Blog /by lawyerFiring a gun in public in Atlanta is one of those situations where the legal consequences can escalate very quickly, even if no one is actually hurt. At the most basic level, the City of Atlanta has ordinances that generally prohibit discharging a firearm within city limits unless you are acting in lawful self-defense or […]
What does a “DUI Less Safe” charge in Dekalb County mean?
/in Blog /by lawyerUnder Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 40-6-391, “a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.” Accordingly, a driver may be charged with and potentially convicted of DUI even […]
Disorderly Conduct in Dekalb County
/in Blog /by lawyerO.C.G.A. § 16-11-39 classifies disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor offense. The law prohibits various behaviors that disturb the peace or endanger others’ safety. What Counts as Disorderly Conduct? A person commits disorderly conduct when they: Act violently or loudly in a way that makes someone fear for their safety. Behave violently in a manner that […]
Proposed Georgia Bill Could Shift Self-Defense Burden to the State: What It Means for You
/in Blog /by lawyerBy Scott Smith Peach State Lawyer Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney March 27, 2026 If you ever have to use force to protect yourself or your family in Georgia, the rules of the game might be about to change—and for once, the change actually favors the good guys. A bill moving through the Georgia Legislature would […]