In Georgia, the rules of evidence only allow hearsay evidence (a statement being made outside the current trial and being offered for its truth) if the hearsay meets certain exceptions. Each of the exceptions are based on the fact that if the statement meets one of the exceptions, it has a high level of reliability. […]
In November, the Supreme Court of Georgia issued a ruling which marks a major victory for the United States and Georgia Constitutions, as well as folks charged with driving under the influence. In Ammons v. State, the Court held that suspects have the right to refuse an officer’s request to perform a preliminary breath test […]
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If you are charged with a crime in Fulton County and believe you acted in self-defense, you are entitled to an immunity hearing. We will need to file an immunity motion and request a hearing in Fulton County Superior Court. O.C.G.A. 16-3-24.2 gives you this right to an immunity hearing. At this hearing, a judge […]
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If you are entering a plea to a DUI in Bartow County, under Georgia law, there are certain penalties which the Court must impose when you enter your guilty plea. According to Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, if you plead guilty to DUI, the Court must: Assess a fine of not less than $300 (but […]
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DUI and Reckless Driving charges are considered misdemeanors in Georgia. However, if you were arrested for DUI or Reckless Driving and there was an accident with serious injuries involved, it is likely you will be arrested for the felony offense of Serious Injury by Vehicle under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-394. A Serious Injury by Vehicle case in DeKalb County will […]
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Georgia Supreme Court Clarifies Rules About Hearsay
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Know the Law, Supreme Court /by lawyerIn Georgia, the rules of evidence only allow hearsay evidence (a statement being made outside the current trial and being offered for its truth) if the hearsay meets certain exceptions. Each of the exceptions are based on the fact that if the statement meets one of the exceptions, it has a high level of reliability. […]
Big Win for DUI Defense and What it Means for You
/in Atlanta DUI, Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Drivers License, DUI, Field Sobriety Evaluations, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Marietta DUI, Misdemeanor /by lawyerIn November, the Supreme Court of Georgia issued a ruling which marks a major victory for the United States and Georgia Constitutions, as well as folks charged with driving under the influence. In Ammons v. State, the Court held that suspects have the right to refuse an officer’s request to perform a preliminary breath test […]
Self Defense In Georgia: Immunity Hearing in Fulton County
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Felony, Felony rights, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Self Defense /by lawyerIf you are charged with a crime in Fulton County and believe you acted in self-defense, you are entitled to an immunity hearing. We will need to file an immunity motion and request a hearing in Fulton County Superior Court. O.C.G.A. 16-3-24.2 gives you this right to an immunity hearing. At this hearing, a judge […]
DUI Probation in Bartow County
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Misdemeanor /by lawyerIf you are entering a plea to a DUI in Bartow County, under Georgia law, there are certain penalties which the Court must impose when you enter your guilty plea. According to Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, if you plead guilty to DUI, the Court must: Assess a fine of not less than $300 (but […]
DeKalb County Serious Injury by Vehicle
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Drivers License, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Uncategorized /by lawyerDUI and Reckless Driving charges are considered misdemeanors in Georgia. However, if you were arrested for DUI or Reckless Driving and there was an accident with serious injuries involved, it is likely you will be arrested for the felony offense of Serious Injury by Vehicle under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-394. A Serious Injury by Vehicle case in DeKalb County will […]