One popular perception of marijuana legalization is that it is a partisan topic that divides red and blue like oil and water. More states consider and push legalization year by year. With clearer information on the pros and cons, politicians and lawmakers of all walks...
Criminal Defense
Can a drug conviction make students ineligible for financial aid?
You may set ground rules for your child when he or she goes away to school in Georgia, but even the most well-intentioned college-age young adults are prone to making errors in judgment. If your child is a recipient of federal financial aid, though, a conviction for a...
What are the consequences of a restraining order against me?
If someone has obtained, or is attempting to obtain, a protective order against you in Georgia, you may worry about how this could affect your future. You may wonder how it might show up on your criminal record, what it might do to your career and life or how this...
What is a Terry stop?
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. In other words, before law enforcement can stop you or conduct a search of your person, they have to have probable cause. The Supreme Court of the United...
What actions constitute stalking?
If a peer recently accused you of stalking, you face very serious legal charges and the associated consequences. Stalking is one of the most common charges college-aged individuals face, and the state of Georgia takes them very seriously. For this reason, you should...
Indigestion may cause you to fail a DUI breath test
If you are an adult in Georgia and have a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08%, you may not legally operate a motor vehicle. To measure your BAC, officers may ask you to breathe into a testing device during a roadside stop. Refusing to do so may expose you...
Cash bail systems have unfairly targeted the poor
All across America, legislative bodies are changing the way they treat crimes and alleged criminals. Many politicians now acknowledge that current policies do not provide equal rights or punishments to the rich and poor for the same crimes. One example of this is the...
Jail time, an IID and more come with a second DUI conviction
The penalties for impaired driving in the state of Georgia escalate if you have a second conviction. Of immediate concern to you is a driver’s license suspension of three years, but there are several other penalties to worry about. Penalties for a second offense If...
Review every detail surrounding your DUI case
If you were recently stopped for driving under the influence and are now facing charges, you likely have many questions and a great deal of concern, not only with respect to your case but your future as well. Develop a thorough understanding of your rights and make...
DUI charges during the summertime
In the summer months, many people enjoy a few drinks while barbecuing or visiting with friends and family members. Unfortunately, this also increases the odds of alcohol-related problems, such as drunk driving charges. If you were recently charged with driving under...