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Jay G. Wall Law
Why It’s Worth It to Fight a Traffic Violation
Nearly everyone has been pulled over by the police at least once in their life. Whether it's for exceeding the speed limit, failure to stop at a stop sign, or another traffic violation, it is always frustrating to receive a traffic ticket. Many people who receive a...
Mental Health and Criminal Defense
Mentally ill individuals have an increased risk of acting passionately or violently. Unfortunately, the disruptive behavior caused by their mental health condition can cause the person to commit a crime, even without any intent. Thankfully, the Georgia criminal...
Shoplifting Charges in Georgia
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. For...
The Costly Consequences of Ineffective Representation
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...
Gun Usage for Self-Defense With an Open Carry License
It’s well known that guns and gun ownership are hot-button issues 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...
Prosecuting Drug Overdose Cases
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...
Heroin & Opioid Epidemic
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...
Will I Lose My License After Being Charged with a DUI?
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...
Can I Be Arrested for Drugs That Aren’t Mine?
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...
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