Criminal Defense Archives - Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm

Can We Appeal a School Tribunal Decision in Georgia?

If your child has been suspended or expelled after a school disciplinary hearing in Georgia, you may feel like the decision was unfair or the punishment too harsh. The good news is that you have...

Will My Child Be Expelled for Fighting at School If Charged With Battery?

As a parent, getting a call that your child has been in a fight at school is distressing enough. But when you learn that they are also facing battery charges and potential expulsion, it can...

Will My Teenager Go to Jail for Simple Battery in Smyrna?

If your teenager has been charged with simple battery in Smyrna, Georgia, you're probably worried about their future and whether they could face time behind bars. The potential consequences of a criminal conviction are serious,...

10 Stages of an Adult or Juvenile Criminal Case in Georgia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR0KzTd1vdg For many of our clients, this is the first time they're going through the criminal justice system. With that comes a lot of anxiety and concern about what to expect. They aren't sure what...

What is Pretrial Diversion? An Alternative to Traditional Prosecution

https://youtu.be/bZxDuMqDvEY?t=6 As criminal defense attorneys, we often get asked, "What is a pretrial diversion program?" A pretrial diversion program is a program that's authorized by law that allows the prosecutor's office in a case and...

Understanding Under 21 DUIs

In Georgia, DUIs are serious for any driver, but for people under 21, the consequences can be particularly steep—even without actual impairment. That’s because an under 21 driver in Georgia can be arrested for DUI...