A motion to suppress seeks to exclude illegally obtained evidence based upon a constitutional violation.[1] The purpose of a motion to suppress is to determine, before trial, whether particular evidence will be admissible at trial. If the judge finds the evidence is not admissible, the prosecuting attorney may determine they cannot go forward on the […]
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In 2018, there were 21,784 DUI convictions in Georgia. A DUI arrest and conviction has serious consequences. Among those consequences, you can expect to pay a significant amount of money in defending the case. This article serves to provide a general idea of what it costs to be arrested and convicted of DUI. Bail/Bond: $150 […]
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Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. On February 2, 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs will be competing against the San Francisco Forty-Niners in Super Bowl LIV at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Alongside holidays such as New Year’s Eve, Independence Day, and St. Patrick’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday has one of the […]
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By: Mary Agramonte Georgia law prohibits people convicted of felonies from possessing firearms. Similarly, people currently on first offender probation are also not allowed to carry guns. You must be discharged from probation as a first offender without an adjudication of guilt in order to lawfully possess a firearm. Felons cannot have guns unless and […]
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An arrest and/or conviction for DUI in Georgia will impact your record. There are two types of records, a criminal record, maintained by the Georgia Crime and Information Center (GCIC) and your driving record, also called a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR – maintained by the Department of Driver’s Services). This article serves to explain how […]
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Georgia DUI Law: Motion to Suppress
/in Atlanta DUI, Blog, DUI, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Uncategorized /by Ryan WalshA motion to suppress seeks to exclude illegally obtained evidence based upon a constitutional violation.[1] The purpose of a motion to suppress is to determine, before trial, whether particular evidence will be admissible at trial. If the judge finds the evidence is not admissible, the prosecuting attorney may determine they cannot go forward on the […]
Georgia DUI Law – What a Georgia DUI Costs
/in Atlanta DUI, Automobile, Blog, Bond, Cash Bond, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal Law, Drivers License, DUI, Federal Law, Field Sobriety Evaluations, Fulton County, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Marietta, Municipal Court, Traffic Court /by Ryan WalshIn 2018, there were 21,784 DUI convictions in Georgia. A DUI arrest and conviction has serious consequences. Among those consequences, you can expect to pay a significant amount of money in defending the case. This article serves to provide a general idea of what it costs to be arrested and convicted of DUI. Bail/Bond: $150 […]
Georgia DUI Law: DUI Arrests on Super Bowl Weekend
/in Atlanta DUI, Blog, DUI, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Traffic Laws /by Ryan WalshSuper Bowl Sunday is almost here. On February 2, 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs will be competing against the San Francisco Forty-Niners in Super Bowl LIV at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Alongside holidays such as New Year’s Eve, Independence Day, and St. Patrick’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday has one of the […]
Can a Spouse of a Convicted Felon Own a Gun in Georgia?
/in 4th Amendment, Atlanta Domestic Violence, Blog, Felony rights, Gun Rights, Weapons in Georgia /by Ryan WalshBy: Mary Agramonte Georgia law prohibits people convicted of felonies from possessing firearms. Similarly, people currently on first offender probation are also not allowed to carry guns. You must be discharged from probation as a first offender without an adjudication of guilt in order to lawfully possess a firearm. Felons cannot have guns unless and […]
Georgia DUI Law: DUI and Your Record
/in Atlanta DUI, Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DUI /by Ryan WalshAn arrest and/or conviction for DUI in Georgia will impact your record. There are two types of records, a criminal record, maintained by the Georgia Crime and Information Center (GCIC) and your driving record, also called a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR – maintained by the Department of Driver’s Services). This article serves to explain how […]