Feb 10, 2021 | Domestic Violence, Family Violence
Georgia Domestic and Family Violence Defined Domestic and family violence is abuse that occurs between family members or unmarried partners. Georgia domestic and family violence penalties are not taken lightly. There is a section in the Georgia Code that specifically...
Jan 25, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Georgia Code: Theft Charges Georgia’s theft statute explicitly identifies several different kinds of theft. In this blog, we will address theft by taking, theft by deception, and theft by shoplifting and theft charges in Georgia. At The Patel...
Dec 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Georgia Senate Bill 288, which goes into effect on January 1, 2021, will be life-changing for thousands of Georgians who want to work but are held back by their criminal history. A misdemeanor offense can negatively impact employment, housing, and other...
Nov 25, 2020 | Traffic Violations
Going to court does not mean you will not get points on your license. However, hiring a qualified traffic lawyer may help in avoiding points and possibly getting the fine reduced. The Georgia Point System assesses points for each driving conviction. The points for...
Oct 20, 2020 | Drug Possession, DUI
Recent law enforcement training focuses on efforts to try and detect drug impairments in motorists, which is no easy task. In this blog, we continue our discussion on prescription drug DUI and DUI involving drugs (DUID). Many non-impaired drivers get caught in the...
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