Category Archives: Criminal Defense
What is Georgia’s First Offender Act and How Do I Qualify?
The Georgia First Offender Act is an option available to those who have otherwise been convicted of a crime in Georgia. The Act allows first-time offenders to avoid a permanent criminal record. Under the Act, eligible individuals can plead guilty or no contest to a charge without facing a misdemeanor conviction. After you complete… Read More »
The Importance of Medically Clearing an Individual Before Administering the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test
Since 1975, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has standardized field sobriety tests for officers. Prior, each officer would administer their own test, or individual police stations would train their officers in specific tests to give to the motoring public. Today, there are three standardized tests of dubious veracity that are used universally… Read More »
What is a DUI “Less Safe” in Smyrna, Georgia?
Georgia drivers often aren’t fully aware of Georgia’s implied consent rules when it comes to DUI. Some will refuse post-arrest testing. Even after doing so, many are shocked to find out that they’re still facing charges of DUI even after refusing to submit to a breathalyzer or blood test. In addition, their refusal to… Read More »
Signs That the Prosecution’s DUI Case Against You Is Weak or Problematic
Facing DUI charges in Smyrna, GA is no walk in the park. The charges can do significant damage to your driver’s license, your insurance costs, and if convicted, you will have a criminal record for life, as Georgia does not allow expungement or concealment of conviction records. But not all DUI cases are built… Read More »
Police Searches Without Warrants: Understanding Your Rights During a Traffic Stop
You’re getting pulled over for failing to stop all the way at a stop sign, and you’re worried that police are going to find the bag of marijuana you have in your vehicle. Police officers will often ask for your consent to perform a search of your vehicle, knowing that unsavvy citizens will give… Read More »
What Are the Consequences of Possession with Intent in Cobb County?
Did you know that in Cobb County, Georgia, possession with intent to distribute drugs carries much harsher penalties than simple drug possession? If you have been charged with this serious offense, it is critical to understand the potential consequences and how an experienced criminal defense attorney can fight for your rights. Possession with Intent… Read More »
Can You Get a DUI on a Bicycle in Cobb County?
Driving a car or any motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol is considered illegal in Georgia. Most folks are well aware of that. Many, however, would be shocked to find out that you can also get a DUI for riding a bicycle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The penalties… Read More »
Kennesaw Man Charged with Trafficking Marijuana and Other Drugs
Police are accusing a 53-year-old Kennesaw man of possessing pounds of drugs and several firearms. According to police, the suspect was found in possession of 17.5 pounds of alprazolam pills and 1,309.1 grams of marijuana, which were found in multiple baggies along with scales and packaging. Police also found 7.12 pounds of THC cartridges… Read More »
Marietta Lawmaker Accused of DUI After Hitting Cyclist
A Marietta legislator was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and failure to obey a traffic control device in August after he hit a bicyclist with his vehicle, according to the Georgia State Patrol. State Representative Devan Seabaugh was driving on Memorial Drive at Park Avenue in Fulton County at around 9… Read More »
120 Grams of Fentanyl Seized After Traffic Stop
Two men are in jail after a traffic stop led to a major drug seizure in Roswell recently. According to police, it was just after 1:30 on Monday afternoon when detectives with the Roswell Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit said they spotted a car leaving a hotel that had a history of drug activity…. Read More »