Confessions
In certain circumstances, telling a suspect that his family member will be charged with a crime will render a subsequent confession by the suspect ina...
What does Hope of Benefit have to do with my confession?
The evidence code effective January 1, 2013 codified the hope of benefit doctrine that OCGA 24-8-824. A separate code section provides that statements...
Can I be prosecuted in both federal and state court for basically the same crime?
Can I be prosecuted in both federal and state court for
basically the same crime?
Pursuant to OCGA 16-1-8 C, an accused who has been formally prose...
Can a judge stop my jury trial after it starts?
In Laster v. State 268 Ga. 172 (1997) the court observed: once the jury is impaneled and sworn, jeopardy attaches and the accused is entitled to have ...
Different counts and double jeopardy. Paulding County criminal defense lawyer
Our conversation about double jeopardy is an important one because nothing is worse than being retried for the same thing twice. It can be a highly ex...
Atlanta Drug Possession Lawyer Atlanta Marijuana Possession Laws
Filed Under: Atlanta Drug Possession Lawyers
Have you been arrested in Atlanta on a Drug Possession Charge? What are your rights? What should you d...
Atlanta Marijuana Possession Lawyer Atlanta Marijuana Laws
If you are arrested in Atlanta on a Marijuana Possession Charge, you will need an Attorney. Why? Don't assume and Atlanta arrest is a "minor" problem ...
DUI Marijuana Laws in Georgia Georgia Marijuana Laws
Filed Under: Georgia Marijuana DUI:
Many Georgian's mistakenly believe that they can get a Marijuana DUI for simply having marijuana in their syste...
