Monthly Archives: February 2025
The Importance of Expunging Your Criminal Record in Georgia
A criminal record can affect your life long after a conviction. It can create barriers when applying for jobs, securing housing, or even seeking educational opportunities. Many people don’t realize how much a past mistake can continue to follow them. Thankfully, Georgia offers the possibility of expungement, which can help clear certain criminal records… Read More »
Understanding Georgia’s Stand Your Ground Law In Criminal Defense Cases
Georgia’s Stand Your Ground Law plays a critical role in many self-defense cases. As criminal defense attorneys, we often encounter situations where this law becomes central to defending our clients. Stand Your Ground laws clarify when a person can use force in self-defense without the obligation to retreat, but there are important legal limits… Read More »
Enhancements For Drug Possession Near Schools Or Parks In Georgia
Possession of drugs near a school or park in Georgia carries severe penalties that can greatly impact your life. Georgia law takes drug offenses committed near schools, parks, and other designated areas very seriously. The state imposes enhanced penalties when a person is charged with drug possession within these protected zones. These stricter consequences… Read More »
Understanding Georgia’s Implied Consent Law: What Happens If You Refuse a Breathalyzer?
Georgia’s implied consent law plays a critical role in DUI cases, and it’s important to understand what it means and how it can affect you. When you drive on Georgia roads, you give implied consent to chemical testing—such as breath, blood, or urine tests—if an officer suspects you of driving under the influence (DUI)…. Read More »