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May 11, 2023

The common perception of shoplifting is that of someone who conceals an item in a handbag or jacket and walks out without paying for it. While that is certainly shoplifting, under Georgia’s legal code other circumstances can also rise to the level of shoplifting.

March 22, 2023

When you are facing criminal charges, the outcome of your case can have significant long-term consequences. This makes it important to have the best possible legal representation available to you. Unfortunately, many people find themselves represented by an ineffective defense lawyer, and having ineffective representation can be just as bad as having no lawyer at all.

Feb. 22, 2023

It’s well known that guns and gun ownership is a hot button issue in American politics today. People on both sides of the aisle have competing ideas on background checks and firearm safety laws, and it doesn't look like we’re about to fully resolve any of these issues soon. However, even while this national debate is going on, there are still plenty of good, upstanding citizens who want to follow the law and protect their right to own a firearm. Among other concerns, as a gun owner in the Woodstock, Georgia area or anywhere in Canton, Marietta, and Cartersville, you should be aware of Georgia gun laws and specifically what they say about your right to self-defense.

Sept. 30, 2022

Equivalent to the rest of the country, Georgia is facing a rise in overdose deaths from opioids, specifically fentanyl and other drugs, even prescription drug clones, that are laced with deadly doses of fentanyl. In June 2022, after a seven-month investigation, a 34-year-old Georgia man was charged with felony murder and other drug-related crimes.

Aug. 26, 2022

The Substance Abuse Research Council (SARA), an alliance of more than 60 researchers and practitioners, issued a White Paper in 2017 declaring that “opioid and heroin use in Georgia seriously threatens the health, prosperity and general wellbeing of Georgians throughout the state, across almost all sectors of life and work.”

July 8, 2022

In Georgia, it is illegal for a motorist to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs. Depending on the number of prior convictions and other surrounding circumstances, a Georgia DUI conviction may result in hefty fines, lengthy imprisonment, and other license-related consequences.

June 15, 2022

If you were arrested for possessing drugs that were not yours, you might feel frustrated because of the injustice. However, if you are facing criminal charges for drugs that did not belong to you, telling the police that “the drugs were not mine!” may not be enough to avoid a conviction.

April 23, 2022

While a traffic violation might seem like a minor offense, the potential consequences can become harsher as you accumulate more points. Many people choose to hire an attorney to help them with their tickets and advise them on their options.

April 12, 2022

Traffic violation offenses in Georgia may include speeding, aggressive driving, failure to obey traffic-control devices, driving under the influence, unlawful passing of a school bus, running a stop sign, and distracted driving.

Feb. 25, 2022

Domestic violence is about a power dynamic. One person with a household or intimate relationship with another exerts physical, emotional, or sexual control. The alleged violence does not need to occur.