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How does a criminal or juvenile case get formally charged in Georgia?
Georgia criminal, juvenile, and traffic cases go to a prosecutor’s office to determine the formal charges. This is typically after someone is given a ticket, arrested, or otherwise charged by law enforcement. The charges...
Georgia’s Criminal & Juvenile Process
10 Stages of a Georgia Criminal or Juvenile Case For many of our clients, this is the first time that they’re going through the criminal or juvenile justice system. They aren’t sure what this process...
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...
