Monthly Archives: August 2025
How Georgia’s Implied Consent Law Affects DUI Cases
Understanding Georgia’s Implied Consent Law As a DUI defense attorney here in Georgia, I often meet people who are surprised to learn that they’ve already agreed to certain things simply by driving on our roads. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55(a), anyone who drives a vehicle in Georgia is considered to have given “implied consent” to… Read More »
Constructive Possession In Georgia Drug Cases: What It Means And How To Fight It
When you’re facing drug charges in Georgia, the law doesn’t always require that drugs be found in your pocket or your hand for you to be charged. Under Georgia law, you can still be prosecuted if the state believes you had what’s called “constructive possession” of the drugs. This concept confuses many people, and… Read More »
Can Police Use The Smell Of Marijuana To Search Your Car In Georgia?
As a criminal defense attorney practicing in Marietta and throughout Georgia, one of the most common questions I hear is whether police can search your car just because they say they smell marijuana. It’s a serious question, and the answer has gotten more complicated in recent years due to changes in Georgia law and… Read More »
How Field Sobriety Tests Can Be Challenged In A Georgia DUI Case
As a DUI attorney in Marietta, I’ve worked with many clients who were arrested based on field sobriety tests alone. These tests are often presented in court as reliable indicators of impairment. But in reality, they can be flawed, misinterpreted, or even administered incorrectly. If you’ve been charged with DUI in Georgia, it’s important… Read More »
Should You Talk To The Police in Georgia If You Haven’t Been Charged Yet?
One of the most common questions I hear is this: “If I haven’t been charged with a crime, should I still talk to the police?” My answer is almost always no, not without a lawyer present. It’s tempting to believe that talking to the police can clear things up quickly, especially if you haven’t… Read More »