COVID-19 continues to have worldwide impact on everyday life. The new normal is unlike anything anyone in our lifetime has experienced. Terms of “Shelter in Place” and “Stay at Home Orders” are on every news station and radio broadcast. You may be wondering legally what it all means – and how it will affect […]
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By: Mary Agramonte A Statewide shelter-in-place order will go in place today, Friday April 3, 2020 at 6:00p.m. The order is to stay in effect until April 13, 2020 at 11:59pm. It is an Executive Order requiring everyone to remain home unless conducting Essential Services, Minimum Basic Operations, or Critical Infrastructure. You may be […]
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On March 30, 2020, the Department of Driver Services (“DDS” also known as the DMV) issued an update regarding court proceedings in a letter addressed to criminal defense attorneys in Georgia. This article serves to summarize those important updates provided by DDS. What Services Are Available? As of right now, DDS remains open for non- […]
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In Georgia, it is against the law to avoid payment of services, entertainment, accommodations, or the use of personal property. This is known as Theft of Services, found at O.C.G.A. § 16-8-5. Examples of Theft of Services include utilizing a cleaning or lawn care company, and then not paying. Other service examples could be legal […]
Since December 12, 2007, Fulton County has designated certain non-violent felony cases to be processed expeditiously through a 9-week case management process within their “non-complex division.” In the non-complex division, “cases are monitored through timely indictment, opportunity for plea and arraignment, motions and trial. This handling of the felony non-complex calendar directly impacts the jail […]
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How Will the Corona Virus Affect My Criminal Case?
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by Ryan WalshCOVID-19 continues to have worldwide impact on everyday life. The new normal is unlike anything anyone in our lifetime has experienced. Terms of “Shelter in Place” and “Stay at Home Orders” are on every news station and radio broadcast. You may be wondering legally what it all means – and how it will affect […]
Georgia Statewide Shelter in Place Order
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by Ryan WalshBy: Mary Agramonte A Statewide shelter-in-place order will go in place today, Friday April 3, 2020 at 6:00p.m. The order is to stay in effect until April 13, 2020 at 11:59pm. It is an Executive Order requiring everyone to remain home unless conducting Essential Services, Minimum Basic Operations, or Critical Infrastructure. You may be […]
Georgia DUI Law – Department of Driver Services COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates
/in Blog, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia DUI /by Ryan WalshOn March 30, 2020, the Department of Driver Services (“DDS” also known as the DMV) issued an update regarding court proceedings in a letter addressed to criminal defense attorneys in Georgia. This article serves to summarize those important updates provided by DDS. What Services Are Available? As of right now, DDS remains open for non- […]
Atlanta Georgia Criminal Law – Theft of Services
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Theft /by Ryan WalshIn Georgia, it is against the law to avoid payment of services, entertainment, accommodations, or the use of personal property. This is known as Theft of Services, found at O.C.G.A. § 16-8-5. Examples of Theft of Services include utilizing a cleaning or lawn care company, and then not paying. Other service examples could be legal […]
Georgia Criminal Law – Pre-Trial Intervention in Fulton County Non-Complex Cases
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail /by Ryan WalshSince December 12, 2007, Fulton County has designated certain non-violent felony cases to be processed expeditiously through a 9-week case management process within their “non-complex division.” In the non-complex division, “cases are monitored through timely indictment, opportunity for plea and arraignment, motions and trial. This handling of the felony non-complex calendar directly impacts the jail […]