As of July 1, 2025: Georgia has passed Senate Bill 79—also called the Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act (FEAR Act)—which takes effect on that date and applies to offenses committed thereafter. What Changed? Fentanyl Gets Its Own Legal Category: Previously lumped in with other opiates, fentanyl and its analogs now have separate legal statutes. That […]
By W. Scott Smith, P.C. – Criminal Defense Attorneys If you or someone you love has ever faced criminal charges, you’ve probably found yourself asking, “Are prosecutors good people?” As criminal defense attorneys, we hear this question often, and we understand where it comes from. When you or a family member is being prosecuted—especially if […]
If you or a loved one have been arrested in Cobb County, Georgia, you may have heard about the 90-day bond rule but be confused about what this rule means. O.C.G.A. §17-7-50 says that a person who is arrested must have their case indicted (formally charged) within 90 days or they are legally entitled to […]
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If you’re caught driving with a suspended license in Cherokee County, Georgia, the consequences can be severe. Georgia law treats this offense seriously, and penalties escalate with each subsequent violation. According to Georgia Code §40-5-121, the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license depend on the number or prior convictions within the past […]
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If you or a loved one is arrested for child molestation in Georgia, it is important that you act immediately to protect yourself. Do not wait until your court date to get an attorney and to preserve evidence. Do not think that just because you are innocent that the charges will be dismissed. Child molestation […]
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New Laws on Fentanyl
/in Blog /by lawyerAs of July 1, 2025: Georgia has passed Senate Bill 79—also called the Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act (FEAR Act)—which takes effect on that date and applies to offenses committed thereafter. What Changed? Fentanyl Gets Its Own Legal Category: Previously lumped in with other opiates, fentanyl and its analogs now have separate legal statutes. That […]
Are Prosecutors Good People?
/in Blog /by lawyerBy W. Scott Smith, P.C. – Criminal Defense Attorneys If you or someone you love has ever faced criminal charges, you’ve probably found yourself asking, “Are prosecutors good people?” As criminal defense attorneys, we hear this question often, and we understand where it comes from. When you or a family member is being prosecuted—especially if […]
Georgia’s 90 Day Bond Rule in Cobb County
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you or a loved one have been arrested in Cobb County, Georgia, you may have heard about the 90-day bond rule but be confused about what this rule means. O.C.G.A. §17-7-50 says that a person who is arrested must have their case indicted (formally charged) within 90 days or they are legally entitled to […]
Driving with a Suspended License in Cherokee County, Georgia: What You Need to Know
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you’re caught driving with a suspended license in Cherokee County, Georgia, the consequences can be severe. Georgia law treats this offense seriously, and penalties escalate with each subsequent violation. According to Georgia Code §40-5-121, the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license depend on the number or prior convictions within the past […]
What do you do if you are arrested for child molestation in Georgia?
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you or a loved one is arrested for child molestation in Georgia, it is important that you act immediately to protect yourself. Do not wait until your court date to get an attorney and to preserve evidence. Do not think that just because you are innocent that the charges will be dismissed. Child molestation […]