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Criminal Justice Reform for drug charges in Atlanta? Don't be deceived by the heavy banter.

Knowledge and experience are important for litigation of a DUI arrest. Attorney's need just as much, if not more, training as the officers to properly protect your rights.

Avoiding Assault or Battery at work and anywhere else. Understand how actions can be misinterpreted or how they can easily get out of hand.

Avoiding a DUI while operating any vehicle is important to know about. REMEMBER that under GEorgia law you can get a DUI for operating anything that moves.

Beware of a possible DUI resulting from your Cinco De Mayo celebrations will be going on all around Atlanta with various locations celebrating the holiday bannering Authentic Mexican traditions and meals all around Atlanta, Decatur, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville and many other locations all around metro Atlanta according t...

Governor Kemp signs new Implied Consent Bill into law for DUI Arrests. When the Decision by the Georgia Supreme court first came out in Elliott v. State it appeared that the state was going to have an issue with implied consent in Georgia. Almost immediately, the legislature began “reacting” to attempt their fix on the issue. I previously wrote a blog about this bi...

Simple Battery can happen to anyone and the effects it has can last a lifetime. On march 2, 2019 Defensive Back for the Georgia Bulldogs Latavious Brini for Simple Battery (according to 247Sports). Now he will have to deal with the court system instead of enjoying his summer or preparing for football in the fall.

    Many of the police, sheriff's offices and prosecuting attorneys are looking for ways to go around the decision of Elliott v. State. (see this AJC article).               On February 18, 2019 the Supreme Court of Georgia, with a 94 page opinion led by Justice Peterson, decided that there was ...

The senate has approved house bill 282 to send to the governor for approval. This bill would require police to retain and keep evidence longer in Sexual Assault cases. Many people don't realize that the crime of Sexual Assault requires the police to keep all evidence for a certain amount of time...

When Danny Ware was arrested in Athens while returning to the University of Georgia to complete his degree after his NFL appearances with the Giants and the Titans it was clear that there was an issue that needed attention. Ware was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Po...

Various agencies for the government raided a home and business in relation to warrants taken out for robberies at the famous Icebox Jewelry store in Buckhead. (CBS, AJC, Cobb Courier news and WSB). The agencies were composed of a joint task force between the Atlanta Police and Cobb county. They ...

             When the Decision by the Georgia Supreme court first came out in Elliott v. State it appeared that the state was going to have an issue with implied consent in Georgia. Almost immediately, the legislature began “reacting” to attempt their fix on the issue. I previously wrote a blog a...

Why Warrants matter- local home raided on warrant, drug bust made

School resource officer arrested for DUI after failing to maintain her lane and admission to drinking.

Officers to crack down on St. Patrick's day for DUI arrests

According to various sources, Atlanta Journal and Constitution, and WSBTV a Bartow County School Bus Driver was arrested for DUI. The headlines even made national news on the New York Post. According to investigation, the driver Sharon McCreedy Fisher was pulled over by Emerson Police and after ...

Ticket Amnesty in DeKalb County. According to various sources, On Common Ground, Kathie Gannon Commissioner for DeKalb county and DeKalb County Traffic Court, there will be a ticket amnesty program for citations issued out of DeKalb County. Many people are stopped, or pulled over, for various vi...

A man was traveling through the intersection at hurricane shoals road on 316 when he rear ended a vehicle and was then charged with a Gwinnett County DUI under O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 according to the Gwinnett Post. The man, Michael Hall, was in possession of Marijuana and Methamphetamine and admitted ...

Marietta to vote again on Open Container laws for the square. According to the Atlanta Journal and constitution, the City of Marietta was to vote on allowing alcoholic beverages on the square and around many business that currently provide alcohol in their establishments. Marietta would be the 5...

A potential misunderstanding leads to an arrest for Strong Arm Robbery (Robbery by Force in Georgia) and Criminal Mischief (Disorderly Conduct in Georgia). Many people don't realize that the crime of Robbery can happen as a result of a misunderstanding or defense, but its even more surprising wh...

Battery arrests can happen to anyone even police officers. Having a properly experienced and trained attorney by your side is the only way to protect yourself and your interests during the criminal actions you face.

Former DB for University of Georgia Bulldogs was arrested for carrying a weapon on school campus. Know your rights to carry weapons before you venture into any school.