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Georgia Theft Laws and Charges

Georgia Theft Laws and Charges

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...
SB 288 Life-Changing for Georgians

SB 288 Life-Changing for Georgians

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...
Does Going to Court Prevent Points on Your License?

Does Going to Court Prevent Points on Your License?

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...
DUI Involving Drugs

DUI Involving Drugs

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...