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One very common question we get at our office is: “The police didn’t read me my rights when they arrested me. How does that help us?” Television and movies have led people to an untrue...

Who Can Find Out About Your Case Once It Is Dismissed?

When an adult (17 or older), who has been charged with a crime, has their case dismissed, one of the most common questions is: “who will know about this in the future?” or “what kinds...

Misdemeanor or Felony? What does that even mean?

One of the first questions that often arises in a criminal case is “how serious are the charges against me or my loved one?” All criminal cases can have long lasting impacts, and none should...

So you’ve been asked if you will agree to a search…

A common situation that comes up in criminal cases is a search conducted by police, where evidence is found. More often than not, police find incriminating evidence through a voluntary search of a person, their...

Things to know and do after a loved one’s arrest.

First, the calls from the jail and visitation at the jail are not the places to discuss what happened that led to your loved ones arrest. Most of these communications are recorded and the can...

Myths About Georgia’s First Offender Act

Throughout my years of practice, I’ve run in to a lot of mistaken beliefs about what first offender is, what first offender does, and it’s uses. The most common misconceptions about Georgia’s First Offender Act...

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