If you are charged with DUI, you may have noticed that you do not have just 1 charge of driving under the influence, but you could be charged with several. But what does this mean and how does this affect you? If you are charged with multiple counts of DUI stemming from the same incident, […]
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Imagine you have just flown into Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. You get off the plane and proceed to baggage claim. After you grab your bag, you are approached by several people who identify themselves as law enforcement. They ask to search your luggage and you agree. A search reveals a large quantity of marijuana and […]
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If you are charged with committing a crime, there are many different hearings and/or court dates that you may have to attend. One of those is, what some jurisdictions refer to as, calendar call or pretrial hearing. What is calendar call or pretrial hearing? A calendar call and/or pretrial hearing is a court date where […]
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If you are a student on Georgia Tech’s campus and charged with stalking, you case will have two components: a criminal component and an administrative component. The criminal component will be investigated and charged pursuant to O.C.G.A. §16-5-90(a). O.C.G.A. § 16-5-90(a) provides that “[a] person commits the offense of stalking when he or she follows, places under […]
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By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek On April 25th, 2022, Governor Kemp signed legislation to further public safety efforts in the State of Georgia. One of the bills that he signed, which was passed in the House, as well as the Senate, will enhance or increase penalties and sentencing for individuals charged with fleeing or attempting to […]
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Why do I have Multiple DUI charges??
/in Atlanta DUI, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Drivers License, DUI, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Gwinnett County, Henry County, License Suspension, Marietta DUI, Misdemeanor /by lawyerIf you are charged with DUI, you may have noticed that you do not have just 1 charge of driving under the influence, but you could be charged with several. But what does this mean and how does this affect you? If you are charged with multiple counts of DUI stemming from the same incident, […]
What to do if you are arrested for marijuana trafficking at the airport ?
/in Airport Arrest, Atlanta Drug Crimes, Blog, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law, Georgia Law, Marijuana Arrest, Trafficking Marijuana /by lawyerImagine you have just flown into Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. You get off the plane and proceed to baggage claim. After you grab your bag, you are approached by several people who identify themselves as law enforcement. They ask to search your luggage and you agree. A search reveals a large quantity of marijuana and […]
What is calendar call or a pretrial court date for a criminal case in Fulton County?
/in Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Stalking, Armed Robbery, Assault, Battery, Blog, Burglary, Court Dates, Criminal Law, DUI, Entering Auto, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Marijuana Arrest /by lawyerIf you are charged with committing a crime, there are many different hearings and/or court dates that you may have to attend. One of those is, what some jurisdictions refer to as, calendar call or pretrial hearing. What is calendar call or pretrial hearing? A calendar call and/or pretrial hearing is a court date where […]
I am a student charged with stalking on Georgia Tech’s campus. What should I expect?
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerIf you are a student on Georgia Tech’s campus and charged with stalking, you case will have two components: a criminal component and an administrative component. The criminal component will be investigated and charged pursuant to O.C.G.A. §16-5-90(a). O.C.G.A. § 16-5-90(a) provides that “[a] person commits the offense of stalking when he or she follows, places under […]
Governor Kemp Signs Bill that will Enhance Penalties for Fleeing and Eluding in Clayton County, Georgia
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek On April 25th, 2022, Governor Kemp signed legislation to further public safety efforts in the State of Georgia. One of the bills that he signed, which was passed in the House, as well as the Senate, will enhance or increase penalties and sentencing for individuals charged with fleeing or attempting to […]