The DUI consequences in Georgia are serious even on a first offense: mandatory jail time, fines, license suspension, community service, and DUI school. They get significantly more serious with each subsequent conviction, and a fourth DUI within ten years is a felony...
Marital rape in Georgia is a felony, and the law explicitly states that a person’s spouse cannot use the marriage as a defense to a rape charge. If you have been charged with marital rape, or if you believe you may be under investigation, what happens next...
Without a strong defense, you can still be convicted if you’re falsely accused of rape in Georgia. That might include life in prison and mandatory sex offender registration. Do not speak to police without an attorney, do not contact the accuser, and get legal...
In Georgia, a juvenile tried as an adult must be between 13 and 17 and charged with certain serious offences or if a judge grants a waiver transferring the case to Superior Court. The outcome depends on the type of offense, the minor’s age and record, and how...
A spouse cannot simply drop domestic violence charges in Georgia. The decision to prosecute belongs entirely to the state, not the alleged victim. Even if your spouse refuses to cooperate, prosecutors can proceed using police reports, 911 recordings, photographs, and...
