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Misdemeanor or Felony? What does that even mean?

One of the first questions that often arises in a criminal case is “how serious are the charges against me or my loved one?” All criminal cases can have long lasting impacts, and none should...

So you’ve been asked if you will agree to a search…

A common situation that comes up in criminal cases is a search conducted by police, where evidence is found. More often than not, police find incriminating evidence through a voluntary search of a person, their...

Things to know and do after a loved one’s arrest.

First, the calls from the jail and visitation at the jail are not the places to discuss what happened that led to your loved ones arrest. Most of these communications are recorded and the can...

Myths About Georgia’s First Offender Act

Throughout my years of practice, I’ve run in to a lot of mistaken beliefs about what first offender is, what first offender does, and it’s uses. The most common misconceptions about Georgia’s First Offender Act...

Can I Represent Myself in Court?

Can you represent yourself in court? Yes. Should you represent yourself in at a trial or hearing? No. What happens when most non-lawyers represent themselves is: They say things that legally prove their guilt; They...

Help! Get me out of jail! – A Guide to Working with a Bondsman

Often, the first step in the criminal justice system that someone experiences is being arrested, or getting a phone call from a friend or loved one who has been arrested. Knowing how to get out...

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