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Pro Bono Representation for Protestors
At the Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm, we have always stood against abuses of police power and police brutality. We have been disheartened and disappointed in the many events that have recently hit...
What is a no contact order in Georgia?
What is a no contact order in a Georgia criminal or juvenile case? Many criminal and juvenile courts in Georgia impose no contact orders on individuals in certain situations. Typically, these are imposed when...
Are Georgia Teens Required to Take a Road Test during COVID-19?
On April 23, 2020, Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order that included the temporary suspension of road tests for Georgia drivers. These drivers must meet all the other requirements of obtaining a...
How to Bond Someone Out of Jail
How to Bond Someone Out of Jail Having a loved one in jail can be a very overwhelming and stressful process, especially for someone who doesn’t know the different options for how to bond...
FAQ About Judicial Emergency for People Charged with a Crime
FAQ About Judicial Emergency for People Charged with a Crime LAST UPDATED: May 7, 2020 What is a Judicial Emergency? For an overview of what Georgia’s Judicial Emergency means, read this blog post. How...
Updated Georgian’s Guide to State Wide Shelter in Place Order for COVID-19
Georgian’s Guide to Statewide Shelter in Place Order for COVID-19 UPDATED 4/10/2020 Based Upon Executive Order: 04.08.20.02 extending the Shelter in Place Order. UPDATED 4/4/2020 Based Upon Executive Orders: 04.03.20.01 and 04.03.20.02 as well...
COVID-19 Resources for Parents, Teens, & Young Adults
COVID-19 Resources for Parents, Teens, & Young Adults With the current state of the world, many parents, teens, and young adults are juggling a lot of different obligations. Consistent with our firm’s mission is...
Cherokee County Shelter in Place Order for COVID-19
Cherokee County Shelter in Place Order for COVID-19 Cherokee County has issued a Local Emergency Order in response to the impacts of COVID-19. Many of the cities also enter their own orders, so everyone...
Avoiding Legal Trouble During COVID-19 Social Distancing
Avoiding Legal Trouble During COVID-19 Social Distancing Many young people have more time due to schools promoting remote learning and workplaces cutting back hours, sending people to work from home, or shutting down all...
What is an Arraignment?
What is an Arraignment? Many people who are new to the criminal or juvenile court systems ask the question: “What is an arraignment?” To understand what to expect at an arraignment, you need to...
