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Calling the police to assist one driver resulted in a charge of DUI after everything was done.

One man charged with a domestic dispute now faces theft, aggravated assault and kidnapping charges.

On March 24, 2020  a vehicle struck a 10 year old cyclist from behind by a DeKalb County resident along Ebenezer Road according to Fox 5 news. The young man was traveling along Ebenezer Road in Rockdale County when a car came from behind killing the young man. The driver faces Hit and Run and veh...

Finding out a family member or friend has been arrested for a serious crime is hard enough, finding out they have been denied bond makes it worse. When someone is arrested they are brought in front of a Judge. That judge is given little more than the information on the warrant or a police statement. Those documents ALWAYS put the client in the worst light and reflect only the crime of which they are accused. What is worse is that a majority of the time the client doesn’t have an attorney armed with all the facts and information necessary to paint a better light for them and properly assist them in receiving a bond. That situation is where the help of our law firm comes in. Lets look at what is required to get a bond for our clients!

     On March 12, 2021 Officer Norton with Alpharetta Police Department was performing traffic monitoring at an intersection on Henderson Road. The residents of the area had complained that multiple vehicles on a daily basis were running a stop sign. Officer Norton stopped a vehicle for running a...

After a traffic stop around 11:30 PM on March 11, 2021 by Cherokee County DUI Task Force, the Cobb County Solicitor General, who prosecutes misdemeanor DUI cases, Barry Morgan, found himself being arrested for DUI. According to news networks Fox 5, Atlanta Journal and Constitution, 11 Alive, CBS ...

           This year St. Patrick's day falls in the middle of the week. Many people will be celebrating both the weekend before (March 12-14) the weekend after (March 19-20, 2021) and on St. Patrick's day itself which is March 17, 2021. Usually what comes with St. Patrick's day is Green Beer, Dre...

Last week Georgia Governor Brian Kemp set forth legislation to put an end to Street Racing in Georgia. Ever since the invention of the automobile, people have been asking the question, can my car beat your car? “They’ve put a lot of money into their cars, lots of times souped them up,” per Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Michael O’Connor to the AJC “And there’s really nowhere they can go and do anything with their car.”

With the advent of the internet and the supposed anonymity it comes with, many people have turned to the internet to satisfy their interests in numerous topics, whether it be hobbies, sports or online gaming, whatever your interest there are hundreds of thousands of websites that can provide you what you need. Of course, with that expansive wealth of information, there are dangers that come with it. One of which is the risk of criminal prosecution for viewing and downloading child pornography.

How a dispute ended with two counts of aggravated assault and charges of Cruelty to Children.

Remember to monitor your alcohol intake for the super bowl party. Although the game isn't in Atlanta, the Georgia State Patrol and local police will be monitoring the roads even more because of the game. Always try to Monitor your alcohol intake and if you do get stopped and/or arrested for a DUI call our office for the help you need.

While attending or hosting a superbowl party, don't let a disagreement lead to the officers arriving and arresting you for Simple Battery, Aggravated Assault or Domestic Violence. If that does happen give our office a call for the defense and representation you will need.

Handling Divorce isn't easy. Putting knowledge and experience in your corner can only bring more advantage for you.

Most people are familiar with what a Simple Battery charge entails. At least on the surface, most people believe that they know what actions will support a simple battery. However, many times I have had clients ask whey they were charged with Family Violence if they were just living with their bo...

Early on Friday morning January 6, 2021, Troopers from Georgia State Patrol in the Cumming post, were called to a checkpoint to investigate a Deputy for Forsyth County Sheriff Department, Josh Voss, who found himself being arrested for DUI according to Forsyth News. The Trooper stated that he sto...

Personal Injury attorney's wear many hats in their roles for their clients. Our firm is no exception and can help you if you have been injured from a vehicle accident.

There are a great number of approved tactics for the police to use to stop cars and check for a DUI. One tactic that is the most popular is referred to as a “DUI Checkpoint.” These checkpoints however are not actually to check for a DUI. Most frequently these stops are disguised as valid license ...

Due to recent events surrounding a Wells Fargo Bank, the Doraville police had been on the lookout for a robbery suspect thought to be involved. According to the AJC, Darrel Cunningham had been targeting bank teller machines and robbing individuals. When confronted about his purpose of being near ...

The DeKalb County Police Department reported a vehicle crash on Interstate 285 near Northlake Road. The accident involved multiple vehicles. This accident, on the interstate, led to complete lane closures for several hours while the accident was investigated. As a “nation of drivers,” we use our...

Many people don't realize what all happens after an arrest. One of the things that happens, which we covered in a previous blog, is the assignment by the judge of a bond. Of course, review on the background of a bond can be viewed on our website here: What is a bond? Its bad enough that defendan...

Avoiding a DUI on Game day will take planning, especially after staying home so much from the COVID pandemic. Don't let your guard down or stop tracking your beverage intake.

With everything that has happened in 2020 and the recent restrictions easing up, drivers need to be even more cautious while celebrating New Years Eve. Covid Cases are on the rise, some people may see this as a last hurrah before another potential lockdown in the new year. The pandemic is still ...

How a DUI arrest leads to an officer charged with potential Assault and Battery.