by Ghanouni | May 12, 2021
Concerned parents understandably have a lot of questions after their child has been arrested. For our firm, many of the questions revolve around Miranda rights. Parents want to know whether their child’s rights were communicated properly, whether their child knew that...
by Ghanouni | Apr 29, 2021
A minor in possession of alcohol charge (MIP) is no slap on the wrist. This is a criminal charge that can not only result in multiple penalties if convicted but also remain on your record for life, depending on the circumstances. WHAT IS MIP? In Georgia, anyone under...
by Ghanouni | Apr 15, 2021
Tooltip TextIt’s almost impossible not to be nervous when you see blue lights behind you. Your mind is either racing to figure what you did wrong, or you’re wondering how bad your ticket is going to be. In this moment, a lot of officers are counting on your anxiety to...
by Ghanouni | Mar 24, 2021
Seventeen-year-olds may soon be tried as juveniles rather than adults for most crimes in Georgia. In early March, the Georgia House passed HB 272, which raises the adult criminal age from 17 to 18 with the exception of certain violent or gang-related crimes. The bill...
by Paul Ghanouni | Dec 11, 2020
Ringing in 2021 is going to be cause for celebration for many just given the challenges of 2020. But for Georgia residents with a criminal record, there could be even more reason to celebrate as the state’s new record sealing and restriction (formally known as...
by Paul Ghanouni | Nov 18, 2020
Drug use has risen during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the fact that use of illicit drugs, including marijuana, is still illegal. Georgia law prohibits the possession, possession with intent to distribute, distribution, sale, manufacture and trafficking of these...
