What does it mean to be a “First Offender” in Georgia? Being fortunate enough to be sentenced under the “First Offender” Act is a substantial benefit to those charged with a crime. The list of eligible First Offender crimes is quite extensive. Only crimes labeled serious violent felonies are not eligible. The primary benefit of […]
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The Traffic Citation Trap I was in Traffic Court covering a hearing for another of our firm’s attorneys last week. While I want to say that I have seen it all in my 22 years of practicing criminal law, what I saw in Traffic Court would make a loan shark blush. The obscene amounts of
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What is Insider Trading? “Insider Trading” is a nebulous subject that conjures up images of a jailed Martha Stewart (most likely in couture stripes). While there is such a thing as “legal” insider trading, the more interesting concept that we love to see in media involves “illegal” insider trading. Illegal insider trading is a simple
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The United States Supreme Court – The Nuts and Bolts The Supreme Court is powerful, and has the final say on the constitutionality of all issues brought before it. Article III of the US Constitution established the Supreme Court of the United States in 1789. The Supreme Court is the final interpreter of federal constitutional
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Addressing the Individual – How Georgia Courts are Making a Difference The criminal justice system has become the treatment center for many people that suffer from mental illness and drug addictions. Thankfully, Georgia has taken steps to prevent overcrowding in the jails and has shifted towards treating people suffering from these issues in the hopes
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Questions During Traffic Stops Everyone has been stopped for a traffic violation at some point in their lives. During that stop, we can all recall the police officer walking up to the window and asking for our driver’s license, registration, and insurance. During the traffic stop, some of us can even remember a time when
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Legalization of Marijuana – Status in Georgia Update March 22nd, 2022: Some information found in this article may be old. As the law continuously changes we strive to provide up-to-date information. Check out our latest article on Delta-8 in Georgia by clicking here. Governor Kemp signed the “Hemp Farming Act” into law in May 2019. This legislation
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First Time Offender In Georgia Georgia’s First Offender Act allows a person to have a conviction off their record even after pleading guilty to certain crimes. First offender can only be used once in your life. Generally, after one pleads, the First Offender Act delays the formal finding of guilt as long as you complete
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When can the President assert Executive Privilege? In the wake of numerous on-going investigations into the U.S. President, the concept of “executive privilege” has become the topic of discussion. The pundits often bring up this term but don’t explain what it encompasses. While the Trump Administration is rumored to be researching whether it can use
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