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Can I Lose My Job If I’ve Been Arrested?.

Can I Lose My Job If I’ve Been Arrested?

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
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What Happens If You Violate Probation in Georgia.

What Happens If You Violate Probation in Georgia

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
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Should You Post Information About Your Criminal Case on Social Media?

Should You Post Information About Your Criminal Case on Social Media?

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
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What Is a Motion To Suppress in Georgia?

What Is a Motion To Suppress in Georgia?

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
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What Is a Preliminary Hearing.

What Is a Preliminary Hearing?

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
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What Is a Bench Trial in Georgia.

What Is a Bench Trial in Georgia?

If you are charged with a criminal offense in Georgia, the United States Constitution and Georgia Constitution guarantee you the right to a jury trial. You can, however, waive (give up) that right by entering a plea or requesting a bench trial, in wh… Read More
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Concept image of what is an arraignment.

What Is an Arraignment?

If you face a criminal charge in Georgia, your case will follow an established criminal process. An arraignment is a step in the process that occurs early in a criminal case, following the arrest or issuance of a citation. Retaining an experienced cr… Read More
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The sentence of plead guilty and why you shouldn't in the courtroom.

Why You Should Not Plead Guilty to a Georgia Criminal Charge

Individuals charged with a criminal offense often wonder if they should just plead guilty and accept the consequences. The truth is that entering a guilty plea is one of the most serious mistakes you can make in a criminal case. You should never plea… Read More
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A police officer holds a breath test machine in his hand ready at a traffic stop with his patrol car in the background.*the officer was blurred on purpose to place focus on the mouth piece. Concept for What Is the Legal Limit for DUI in Georgia?

What Is the Legal Limit for DUI in Georgia?

After a traffic stop on suspicion of DUI, the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in your blood usually determines how the officer will file the official charges associated with a driving under the influence of alcohol arrest. One method of bringing a… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense, DUI
Car on the road with motion blur background Concept for Georgia Super Speeder Law.

What Is the Super Speeder Law in Georgia?

If you receive a speeding ticket in Georgia, the state’s super speeder law imposes an additional $200 fine on top of the other fines and penalties, if you are convicted of exceeding 85 mph on a major highway or 75 mph on a two-lane road. Failure to… Read More
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