After a challenging couple of years, holiday parties this season can feel like a welcome relief—the chance to celebrate with friends, relax and enjoy time together again. But law enforcement officers also know that the holidays bring an increase in alcohol-related...
Georgia Felony Defense Attorney After an arrest and a felony charge, many people wonder what to do next. Felony convictions may come with stiff prison sentences and hefty fines, leading to missed milestones and valuable time away from friends and family. Even after...
Many teens feel a rush of freedom after getting their driver’s license. But sometimes that exhilaration leads to poor decisions and reckless driving. A lack of experience, along with an understanding of driving rules that’s sometimes still only theoretical, compounds...
Until you or a family member has been through the criminal justice system, it’s hard to know what to expect after an arrest. We regularly hear from families wondering what comes next. When do you learn what charges have been filed against you, and at what point should...
Whether it’s because of a struggle with addiction or due to misguided choices around the sale of drugs, any drug charge has the potential to disrupt job opportunities and college prospects. But while one mistake shouldn’t have the power to disrupt a person’s life, the...
When we talk to young clients, we often focus on how proactive representation can protect their future opportunities. Of course, this may mean shortening or avoiding time spent behind bars or on probation—something that’s top of mind for anyone facing criminal...
For most young people and their families, a first-time arrest is disorienting. Many folks never expect to have to deal with criminal charges, so when the seriousness of the situation sets in, it can feel frightening. Parents fear that one mistake will completely...
For teenagers and young adults, a felony drug conviction can throw life off course—sometimes irreparably. Possessing even small quantities of drugs can lead to years in prison, probation and a permanent criminal record. That’s why it’s so important for young people...
For many young people, new freedoms, pressure from friends and the desire to take risks will lead to a mistake or two. It’s part of growing up and becoming more mature. But some mistakes come with steeper consequences than others: consequences that can limit an...
Because the juvenile court system operates to rehabilitate kids who’ve been involved in crimes, sometimes families underestimate the seriousness of potential punishments. Much comes down to the decisions of the juvenile court judge, the specifics of the incident and...
