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Cherokee County Shelter in Place Order for COVID-19

Cherokee County has issued a Local Emergency Order in response to the impacts of COVID-19. Many of the cities also enter their own orders, so everyone should be aware that the order we are discussing...

Avoiding Legal Trouble During COVID-19 Social Distancing

Many young people have more time due to schools promoting remote learning and workplaces cutting back hours, sending people to work from home, or shutting down all together. Potential Causes from Criminal Mischief The same...

What is an Arraignment?

Many people who are new to the criminal or juvenile court systems ask the question: “What is an arraignment?” To understand what to expect at an arraignment, you need to understand the legal purpose as...

Are you an adult at 17 in Georgia?

Many parents ask us why their 17 year old is being charged as an adult. Under current Georgia law, anyone charged with a crime at 17 years old is prosecuted as an adult. Georgia is...

How to Bail Someone Out of Jail in Georgia

Loved ones of many of our clients contact us when someone they care about has been arrested, and they don't know how to bail someone out of jail. This guide explains the three main options...

Juveniles Charged as Adults

As many of the followers of our newsletter and social media know, you are an adult for criminal law purposes at the age of 17 in Georgia. There are certain offenses in Georgia that automatically...

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