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...
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...
How to Hire an Atlanta DUI Lawyer Choose the right Atlanta DUI Attorney
If you have been arrested in Atlanta for a DUI, you will more than likely get a ton of solicitations from Atlanta DUI defense lawyers. Choosing the ri...
Georgia Consent DUI Laws Howard Law Group
The Georgia Supreme Court recently ruled on Implied Consents versus Actual Consent. What does that mean? Here is the ruling.
Implied Consent v. Act...
First Offense DUI in GA Georgia DUI Laws First Offense
Unfortunately, the hard truth in the State of Georgia, is that it makes no difference you have had a clean record, or have never been arrested in your...
