Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Am I Guilty of DUI if I Fail a Field Sobriety Test in Cobb County?
Although standardized field sobriety testing has become common across Georgia (and the U.S. in general) as a way to determine whether a person was under the influence while driving, it remains an extremely controversial issue. This is because failing a field sobriety test doesn’t necessarily prove that a person was intoxicated, as a definitive… Read More »
Are You Facing Cocaine Trafficking Charges in Cobb County?
Under Georgia law, those who are found in possession of a certain amount of a controlled substance can be charged with drug trafficking. While all drug charges should be taken seriously, allegations of trafficking should be given additional weight, as penalties for a conviction are extremely severe. Moreover, judges are required in trafficking cases… Read More »
Allegations of Trafficking in Methamphetamine in Cobb County
Drug trafficking is one of the most serious offenses that a person can be charged with in Georgia. Those convicted face a minimum prison sentence of between ten and 25 years, so it’s important for those who have been accused of engaging in trafficking, to start working with an attorney who can help them… Read More »
Possession of Cocaine in Cobb County
In Georgia, all drug crimes are punished heavily, but those involving Schedule I and II drugs are penalized particularly harshly. As a Schedule II drug, cocaine falls under this category, which means that it is illegal to purchase, possess, or have under one’s control. Those who are found to have violated this law face… Read More »
Possession of Methamphetamine in Cobb County
Possession of methamphetamine is a serious crime in Georgia, where a person could be charged with a felony, even for a first time offense. In fact, those in possession of more than 28 grams can expect their charges to be elevated to a trafficking offense, which comes with even more severe penalties. Because these… Read More »
Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Distribute in Cobb County
In Georgia, to convict someone of drug possession, the state need only prove that the accused intended the substance in question for personal use. This alone, is a serious offense. However, if a certain amount is found in a person’s possession, prosecutors can try to establish that he or she is guilty of intending… Read More »
I Am Facing Georgia Shoplifting Charges – What Does that Mean?
When people think about shoplifting, they often imagine someone taking an item and slipping it into a bag or a pocket before leaving without paying. While it’s true that this is a good example of shoplifting, it is not the only form that this offense can take. What is Shoplifting? In Georgia, a person… Read More »
What is Theft by Taking?
In Georgia, all theft crimes fall under the general category of Theft by Taking, a term that many other states refer to as larceny. A wide range of offenses can be charged as theft by taking, including unlawfully taking someone else’s property, unlawfully appropriating someone’s property, purposely adversely possessing another person’s property, and even… Read More »
Breath Test Results Are Often Inaccurate
Many people assume that the results of breathalyzer tests conducted by police officers after a DUI stop are always correct. This, however, isn’t necessarily true. In fact, inaccurate results are alarmingly common, as there are a number of factors that can affect the accuracy of these tests. What are Roadside Breath Tests? Roadside breath… Read More »
How Intoxication Levels Can Affect Your Georgia DUI Charge
Most people are aware that ingesting alcohol can impair their judgment, which in turn can make it a lot more dangerous to get behind the wheel. Many, however, are unaware of how blood alcohol content works and how intoxication levels can affect a person’s ability to drive and even affect his or her DUI… Read More »