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Post-conviction relief is a legal procedure that is available to individuals who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced in a court of law. This procedure provides a means for these individuals to challenge their convictions, sentences, or both. There are several levels of post-conviction relief available in Georgia, including a motion for new trial, direct appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals, and in some cases, an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court.

Having a prior criminal record, especially when you have worked so hard to turn your life around and change, can feel incredibly defeating. Not only does the knowledge of your record weigh on you mentally, but it may also be affecting your ability to get your dream job, volunteer opportunities, and other benefits.  In 2021,

DUIs are some of the most commonly charged crimes out there. Being pulled over is usually the only time a person interacts with a police officer. Being pulled over on suspicion of a DUI usually leads to questions about what to do and say. Should you take a field sobriety test? What about a breathalyzer?

It is well known that during the summer months, people have more opportunities to drink. This includes going out with friends and family members as you enjoy pool days or barbeque evenings all around town. The 4th of July is the peak of summer. We’ve seen it happen before, an independence day party goes late

The Law is never static, it’s always changing. And with the birth of DNA evidence, this has never been more true. With the technological boom of the last half-century, there has come an increase in evidence, or at least potential evidence. Fingerprints, DNA, databases, phones, data, etc, etc. Both prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers have

Manny Arora and Devin Rafus sat down recently to discuss the arrest of prominent Atlanta rappers Young Thug and Gunna. These two musicians were arrested as part of a broad RICO investigation by the Fulton County DA office. 28 alleged gang members were named in an 88-page indictment which includes 56 separate charges. These indictments

Misdemeanors are serious. Even though they do not carry the same weight of punishments as a felony they can still end with a person serving jail time and incurring substantial fines. In addition, if you are a Georgia high school or college student, a misdemeanor conviction could negate your ability to qualify for the HOPE

Nolo Contendere, which is latin for “No Contest,” might be a good option to use if you have been charged with some minor offenses or a first-time DUI. Pleading Nolo Contendere might allow you to avoid certain consequences, depending on your specific situation. This is just one of the legal strategies available to you.  In

Money Laundering is often depicted on TV or in movies as a way for drug kingpins and/or former chemistry teachers to ‘wash’ their dirty dollars. This act, of ill-gotten money, has become a mainstay of crime media. Netflix’s hit show Ozark now has multiple seasons of the Byrde Family trying to launder money for drug

Delta-8, CBD, and the Georgia Hemp Farming Act With the growing popularity of Delta-8 and CBD, Governor Kemp signed the “Hemp Farming Act” into law in May 2019.  This legislation legalized hemp shortly after the federal government removed hemp from being classified as a controlled substance with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Since the