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...
Even if you didn’t know your friend had marijuana in the car, a police officer can charge you with possession of an illegal substance. Watch as Paul Ghanouni of Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm explains the difference between actual possession and...
Georgia is still serious about the use or possession of marijuana and THC products. While limited amounts of “low THC oil” are legal for certain persons with specific medical conditions if they are registered with the state of Georgia, using or possessing oils with...
Having the right criminal defense team is crucial when fighting a DUI charge in Georgia due to the complicated and technical nature of the state’s DUI laws. An experienced DUI attorney knows where and when to look for legal and other issues that might have been...
Our firm is proud to announce that our founder, Paul Ghanouni, has been named to the Super Lawyers 2021 list for Georgia. Through our firm’s dedication to seeking fair results for teens and young adults, Paul has gained the attention and respect of attorneys across...
Changes to Georgia Case Sealing Laws If you have a criminal record and always thought getting your case sealed was hopeless, think again. Under new changes to Georgia’s record sealing laws, you might be eligible to have court records, law enforcement records, and more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
