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A first-time arrestee with no prior felony convictions may benefit from a Georgia law known as the First Offender Act, which provides an opportunity to avoid a conviction on the public record if certain conditions are met. If you may be eligible for… Read More

Conspiracy is a distinct criminal offense in Georgia. It is charged as conspiracy to commit a felony or conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor and may be charged along with other specific criminal charges. Any conspiracy charge is a serious matter with s… Read More

If you face criminal charges, you may wonder whether you really need to have a criminal defense lawyer represent you or whether you can defend against the case yourself. The law gives you the right to legal representation when you are charged with a… Read More

An arrest on criminal charges may affect your life beyond the potential penalties that accompany a conviction, including your current and future employment. The best approach for minimizing the impact of an arrest on employment and other matters is t… Read More

When a judge grants probation, a defendant receives the opportunity to serve time in the community under the supervision of a probation officer, instead of spending the time in jail or prison. But probation has strict conditions. Violating any of the… Read More

Many people actively use social media to talk about what’s going on in their lives. If you are one of those people, and you have a criminal case pending against you, you should be very cautious about what you post. Often, the best strategy is to av… Read More

In a Georgia criminal case, including a DUI charge, the defendant can file a motion to suppress, which asks the court to exclude the use of specific evidence by the prosecution on the basis that the evidence was obtained in violation of the defendant… Read More

The preliminary hearing is an important part of the pretrial proceedings in a Georgia criminal case. If you face criminal charges in the state, it’s important to understand the purpose and process of a preliminary hearing. Purpose of the Preliminar… Read More