When facing DUI charges, there are a variety of potential outcomes. Drunk driving charges can carry stiff penalties including harsh jail sentences, significant fines and personal consequences associated with the accused individual's work and social life. It is because...
If you have been involved in a domestic violence incident, you may have heard the term protective order or restraining order and may have some idea what that is but wondered what these terms refer to. Protective orders are commonly referred to as restraining orders...
This blog recently discussed that some Georgia area domestic violence shelters are full through the holidays. Domestic violence can be a difficult problem to address in communities and families and it is important that individuals on all sides of an alleged domestic...
There are typically criminal penalties and administrative consequences for drunk driving. The penalties and consequences associated with drunk driving are serious and can have a significant impact on the present and future of individuals accused of drunk driving and...
When a driver is stopped based on suspicion of driving while influenced by drugs or alcohol, the next step is most often the field sobriety test. This test typically consists of three parts and is designed to identify physical symptoms of alcohol impairment. However,...
Two women were recently arrested in Georgia on drug charges after being pulled over by police. According to authorities, the traffic stop in a nearby Georgia community approximately an hour northwest of the Gwinnett area resulted in the police officers allegedly...
Theft and property crimes are serious criminal charges. When it comes to theft charges, it is important to understand how to navigate the criminal justice process. Felony charges can result from circumstances that may not initially seem as serious, such as the theft...
In most DUI cases, the breathalyzer data is the prosecution's star witness. Many people think that if the breathalyzer shows an elevated blood alcohol count, there is no way to fight the case. However, breathalyzer evidence is not watertight. There are several factors...
Many instances of accusations related to criminal charges result in plea bargains as part of the criminal justice system. As part of a plea bargain, the accused individual agrees to plead guilty to some or all of the charges they are facing in exchange for concessions...
Many instances of accusations related to criminal charges in Georgia result in plea bargains inside the criminal justice system. As part of a plea bargain, the accused individual agrees to plead guilty to some or all of the charges he or she is facing in exchange for...
