A DUI charge can be intimidating. You’re worried about your driver’s license, your job, your reputation and your future. The decisions you make immediately after your arrest can affect the outcome of your case. Therefore, here are some common mistakes you need to...
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How to avoid a conviction after drunk driving charges
A drunk driving charge has a lot of uncertainties about your license, record, job and future. While the situation is serious, a charge is not the same as a conviction. The strength of the case depends on evidence, procedure and how early you involve legal support. You...
What is the most common misdemeanor in Georgia?
There are hundreds of ways to break the law in Georgia. There are archaic laws on the books that law enforcement departments rarely enforce. Some crimes are so common that people get arrested for them every day. Police departments prioritize enforcement based in part...
Why “wobbler” offenses often lead to felony charges
Some crimes are easy to categorize. People generally recognize that murder is a very serious crime that leads to felony charges. People also understand that there are many lesser crimes that may only lead to misdemeanor criminal allegations. There are also some types...
Why testifying in your own defense can help or hurt your case
Taking the stand in your own case is one of the most consequential decisions you may have to make when facing criminal charges. It’s something that can shape the direction of your entire case, which is why it demands careful thought. First, it’s important to...
How “Austin’s Law” can result in decades behind bars
Ingesting even a tiny amount of fentanyl, as many people know, can be fatal. This synthetic opioid is about 50 times stronger than heroin. Many victims of fentanyl poisoning thought they were taking some other kind of drug – maybe even a prescription or...
How to use your right to remain silent
Under the Fifth Amendment, anyone who is being questioned by the police has a right to remain silent. They cannot be forced to answer questions, and they cannot be forced to incriminate themselves. Whether you are guilty or innocent of the allegations you are facing,...
When is it possible to suppress the prosecution’s evidence?
Prosecutors need to present evidence that proves beyond a reasonable doubt that a defendant broke the law to get a guilty verdict. Under the right of discovery, defendants and their attorneys can access and review the state’s evidence before the trial begins to...
Can police officers lawfully pat people down to search for drugs?
State law prohibits the possession or consumption of numerous drugs. Hundreds of others are subject to controlled substances laws that make them legal only when used in accordance with a doctor’s instructions and obtained directly from licensed providers, such as...
Most false convictions involve eyewitness mistakes
Those who are facing criminal charges sometimes take solace in the idea that the justice system is weighted in favor of letting guilty people go free so that innocent people are not put in jail. The standard of proof is very high, as many crimes require proof beyond a...
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