by Ghanouni | Feb 22, 2021
The proliferation of cell phones in our daily lives has introduced us to easy access to GPS maps, instant web browsing, and mobile payments. Another thing they’ve introduced the populace to is sexting. If you’re unfamiliar with sexting, it’s the sending of sexually...
by Ghanouni | Jan 26, 2021
If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you may wonder whether you should spend the extra money to hire an attorney, fight your charge on your own, or even worse, plead guilty to the DUI charge. This is one of those times when being pennywise...
by Ghanouni | Jan 15, 2021
Many people ask questions like “Does the officer have to be at my court date?” or “What happens if the officer doesn’t show up?” or “Will my case be dismissed if the officer doesn’t show up?” These questions are usually based on a mistaken belief that if an officer...
by Paul Ghanouni | Jan 1, 2021
Georgia Supreme Court Suspends Jury Trials as of December 23, 2020 Those who have been following the Judicial Emergency Orders that have been issued by the Georgia Supreme Court since March are aware that jury trials were suspended, but expected to resume in January...
by Paul Ghanouni | Dec 18, 2020
There are many questions that can come up while you have a pending criminal case in Georgia. You might be wondering: “If I fill out an application, will they see these charges?” or “Do I have to check ‘yes’ on this application question...
by Paul Ghanouni | Dec 17, 2020
Did you know that as a party host you can face criminal charges if an underage attendee drinks alcohol and is caught by the police? Whether you are a parent or also under 21, you could face charges ranging from furnishing alcohol to a minor to maintaining a disorderly...
by Paul Ghanouni | Dec 17, 2020
Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm named a 2020 Law Firm 500 Honoree for Fastest Growing Law Firms in the U.S. For the second year in a row, Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm has been named to the prestigious Law Firm 500 list of fastest-growing...
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 27, 2020
If you are braving the crowds (and COVID-19 risks) to go shopping on Black Friday 2020, don’t take any steps that would cause you to be accused of shoplifting; and definitely don’t make the decision to shoplift. Retailers are on extra high alert during these busy...
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...
