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What Is a Motion To Suppress in Georgia?
July 16th, 2024
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…
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What Is a Preliminary Hearing?
June 27th, 2024
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…
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What Is a Bench Trial in Georgia?
May 28th, 2024
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…
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What Happens to the Car After a DUI Arrest in Georgia?
May 20th, 2024
If you’re arrested for DUI, what happens to your car — and how do you get it back? While issues relating to the criminal aspects of the arrest are at the forefront, you do need to make sure your car is safe. Depending on the situation, there are…
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Can You Travel Abroad With a Georgia DUI Conviction?
May 20th, 2024
A Georgia DUI conviction can limit your ability to travel freely, especially if the penalties include license suspension or revocation, limited driving privileges, or an ignition interlock device. A DUI record may also prevent you from being admitted…
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What Constitutes Felony DUI in Georgia?
March 8th, 2024
Any DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge is a serious matter in the State of Georgia. While many DUI offenses are charged as misdemeanors, DUI can be a felony in certain circumstances, which means greater potential criminal and administrative pen…
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What To Do At a DUI Traffic Stop
February 28th, 2024
If you get pulled over by the police for a DUI traffic stop, your words and actions may play a significant role in determining the outcome. Knowing what to do at a DUI traffic stop is extremely important. Based on our decades of experience representi…
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What Is an Arraignment?
December 21st, 2023
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…
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Why You Should Not Plead Guilty to a Georgia Criminal Charge
November 30th, 2023
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…
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Factors That Affect DUI Charges in Georgia
October 17th, 2023
The State of Georgia does not have an offense called aggravated DUI or statutory aggravating factors or sentence enhancements that automatically apply in a DUI case. However, there are certain factors that may affect the court’s decisions in a DUI…
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