If you are convicted of a DUI in Georgia, you can generally appeal your conviction. The appeals process involves reviewing procedures and legal issues in your case with the goal of overturning your conviction. DUI elements There are several elements that must be met...
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Next steps after an arrest for armed robbery
Armed robbery is a major crime that comes with serious potential penalties, including prison time. Under Georgia law, armed robbery occurs when you take property from someone using a weapon. If you are arrested for armed robbery, do not say anything to the police at...
Understanding the penalties for identity theft
If a person is accused of identity theft, they can face serious consequences. Identity theft involves using another person’s information without their permission for illegal reasons, like opening accounts in their name, applying for loans or making purchases. Identity...
Are robbery charges serious in Georgia?
If you are facing robbery charges in Marietta, Georgia, you need to know what you are up against. According to Georgia Code, Section 16-8-40, robbery is the act of taking property from another person or in their immediate presence by using force, intimidation, threat,...
Are juvenile marijuana charges more severe?
As readers of this blog know, marijuana is illegal in Georgia. Indeed, in a recent post, we discussed the potential penalties for possessing or using it. What readers may not know is that those penalties can vary depending on whether the offender is a juvenile or an...
The problem with police lineups
Law enforcement in Georgia has a range of tools at their disposal for gathering evidence. One commonly used tool is the lineup, in which a witness attempts to identify a suspect from a group of people. The police lineup is familiar to anyone who has watched a police...
Should I submit to a Breath test?
If a police officer pulls you over and suspects that you have been driving under the influence, one of the first things they may ask you to do is take a portable breath test (PBT), which is administered at the scene of the traffic stop. The officer will then...
How do I pick a Georgia theft and property crimes attorney?
Facing criminal charges is never an easy hill to climb. It is a scary experience, regardless of the circumstances. However, Georgia theft and property crimes can be unique to our state and even to the local municipality that charged you. Indeed, the charge of theft...
If the thief gives the property back, can I drop the charges?
When someone is the victim of a property crime, their first idea is that they just want their stuff back. Once charges are filed, they often have the idea to barter their stuff to drop the charges, and they may even offer to drop them in exchange for their stuff. But...
Married couple charged with attempted armed robbery
It's always hard for people facing criminal charges in Georgia, but things can be worse for people who were arrested in connection with an alleged crime that got a lot of attention. These people may feel that everyone they meet has already made up their minds about...