If you have been charged with a felony offense (with some exceptions) and have never pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a felony, you may be eligible for First Offender treatment under OCGA § 42-8-60. Charges that are considered serious violent felonies, e.g. murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, etc and sexual offenses are not eligible […]
By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, aggravated stalking is charged as a felony. It is set out in O.C.G.A. § 16-5-91. This statute states that an individual commits aggravated stalking when: He/she violates a “no contact” or “stay away” provision of their bond; He/she violates a temporary restraining order, temporary protective order, permanent protective order, […]
If you are under 21 and have been charged with DUI, it is important to note that there are big differences between defending a DUI when someone is over 21 and a DUI where you were under 21. The biggest difference between them is the acceptable blood alcohol content for young drivers. While the legal […]
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It is not uncommon in criminal cases for the state to attempt to introduce evidence of other bad things defendants have done. The Georgia Rules of Evidence are very clear that this evidence can not be admitted for propensity purposes. That means the state can’t introduce bad character evidence just to try to make the […]
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The Clayton County District Attorney’s office is cracking down on gangs in Clayton County. If you are charged with being in a criminal street gang, do not make any statements to the police. You have a Constitutional right to remain silent. If you are arrested for being in a criminal street gang, then you will […]
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First Offender
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerIf you have been charged with a felony offense (with some exceptions) and have never pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a felony, you may be eligible for First Offender treatment under OCGA § 42-8-60. Charges that are considered serious violent felonies, e.g. murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, etc and sexual offenses are not eligible […]
Aggravated Stalking
/in Aggravated Stalking, Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Sentencing /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, aggravated stalking is charged as a felony. It is set out in O.C.G.A. § 16-5-91. This statute states that an individual commits aggravated stalking when: He/she violates a “no contact” or “stay away” provision of their bond; He/she violates a temporary restraining order, temporary protective order, permanent protective order, […]
I am under 21 and got a DUI… help!
/in Atlanta DUI, Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Distracted Driving, Drivers License, DUI, Fulton County, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerIf you are under 21 and have been charged with DUI, it is important to note that there are big differences between defending a DUI when someone is over 21 and a DUI where you were under 21. The biggest difference between them is the acceptable blood alcohol content for young drivers. While the legal […]
Keeping Evidence of Bad Character Out of Your Trial
/in Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Stalking, Armed Robbery, Assault, Atlanta DUI, Battery, Blog, Burglary, Cobb County, Criminal Damage, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, DUI, Evidence, Family Violence, Family Violence Battery, Felony, Forgery, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerIt is not uncommon in criminal cases for the state to attempt to introduce evidence of other bad things defendants have done. The Georgia Rules of Evidence are very clear that this evidence can not be admitted for propensity purposes. That means the state can’t introduce bad character evidence just to try to make the […]
Arrested for Gang Activity in Clayton County
/in Criminal Law, Felony, Gang, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerThe Clayton County District Attorney’s office is cracking down on gangs in Clayton County. If you are charged with being in a criminal street gang, do not make any statements to the police. You have a Constitutional right to remain silent. If you are arrested for being in a criminal street gang, then you will […]