Interacting with police officers can be a stressful and unsettling experience, especially when you’re unsure of your rights. Many individuals, both in Fulton County and across the country, often feel confused when questioned by police officers or when the police attempt to search their property or belongings. Citizens are protected by the Fourth Amendment against […]
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In Georgia, a conspiracy charge basically means that two or more people agreed to commit a crime, and at least one of them did something to move that plan forward—even just a small step. So, imagine you and a friend are talking about robbing a store. If you both agree to do it, and then […]
What is the PTI Program? Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Program helps some people avoid going to trial. If you qualify and complete certain steps—like paying small fees, doing community service, and following the program’s rules—you won’t be convicted of a crime. Plus, you may be able to have your arrest record hidden from public view. Who […]
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In an era of increasing public scrutiny over police behavior, the act of recording law enforcement officers has become not only common but essential. In Georgia, as in much of the United States, your right to record government officials—including police officers—while they are performing their duties in public is protected by the First Amendment of […]
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If you or a loved one has been charged with Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree under Georgia law (OCGA § 16-7-22), it’s critical to understand the seriousness of this offense and what’s at stake. This charge is a felony and can lead to significant prison time—ranging from 1 to 20 years, depending […]
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YOUR RIGHTS AGAINST ILLEGAL SEARCH AND SEIZURES
/in Blog /by lawyerInteracting with police officers can be a stressful and unsettling experience, especially when you’re unsure of your rights. Many individuals, both in Fulton County and across the country, often feel confused when questioned by police officers or when the police attempt to search their property or belongings. Citizens are protected by the Fourth Amendment against […]
Georgia Conspiracy
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, a conspiracy charge basically means that two or more people agreed to commit a crime, and at least one of them did something to move that plan forward—even just a small step. So, imagine you and a friend are talking about robbing a store. If you both agree to do it, and then […]
Pretrial Intervention Program in the State Court of Henry County
/in Blog /by lawyerWhat is the PTI Program? Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Program helps some people avoid going to trial. If you qualify and complete certain steps—like paying small fees, doing community service, and following the program’s rules—you won’t be convicted of a crime. Plus, you may be able to have your arrest record hidden from public view. Who […]
Your Right to Record the Police in Georgia: What the First Amendment Really Protects
/in Blog /by lawyerIn an era of increasing public scrutiny over police behavior, the act of recording law enforcement officers has become not only common but essential. In Georgia, as in much of the United States, your right to record government officials—including police officers—while they are performing their duties in public is protected by the First Amendment of […]
Understanding Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree in Georgia
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you or a loved one has been charged with Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree under Georgia law (OCGA § 16-7-22), it’s critical to understand the seriousness of this offense and what’s at stake. This charge is a felony and can lead to significant prison time—ranging from 1 to 20 years, depending […]