Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

How Long Can You Be Held Without Bond in Georgia? In Georgia, a person arrested without a warrant must generally appear before a judge within 48 hours. If police made the arrest with a warrant, state law requires a first appearance within 72 hours. For most misdemeanors and lower-level felonies, a judge sets bond at…

By Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyer Larry Kohn, a 28-year veteran defender in courtrooms all over GA, and a Super Lawyer 9 years in a row Reckless driving in Georgia can be either a serious misdemeanor, or even charged as a felony. Reckless driving is one of the few “serious” misdemeanor offenses in the state criminal…

By Larry Kohn, Georgia Gambling Lawyer Since 1998 – Over 600 AVVO 5-Star Client Reviews Despite many attempts by lawmakers over the years to legalize gambling in Georgia most gambling is still illegal, with only a few exceptions. Georgia defines gambling as betting on sports games or contests. or playing cards, dice, or other casino-style…

By Atlanta DUI Lawyer Larry Kohn, a 28-Year Courtroom Veteran Who Has Handled Thousands of DUI Cases The most common sentence for a first DUI in Georgia in 2026 typically includes multiple conviction penalties like community service, an alcohol and drug abuse assessment, court fines, reporting probation, DUI school, suspended license, an ignition interlock, and…

By 30-Year Veteran Criminal Lawyer Atlanta Larry Kohn Who Has Over 600 5-star AVVO Reviews and a Super Lawyers Rating If you or someone you love has been arrested for family violence battery or simple battery in Georgia, you are not alone—and you are not beyond help. A single argument, a misunderstanding, or a false accusation should not…

If you’re facing a Georgia DUI charge in Atlanta, Fulton County, or anywhere across the state, the prosecution’s case rests entirely on their evidence. No evidence, no conviction. That’s where a motion to suppress comes in—a legal tool DUI attorney Larry Kohn uses uses to challenge and potentially exclude illegally obtained evidence from your case. Successful…

By Atlanta Traffic Ticket Lawyer Larry Kohn With Over 600 AVVO 5-Star Reviews and Almost 30 Years of Courtroom Experience Failure to maintain lane GA means not keeping your vehicle entirely within a single lane or changing lanes without first ensuring it’s safe to do so. This traffic offense is defined under OCGA 40-6-48 .…

By Atlanta Traffic Lawyer Larry Kohn Who Has Reduced Thousands of Traffic Tickets Over a 28-Year Legal Career Why License Points Matter So Much in Georgia The Georgia DDS (Department of Driver Services) uses a “15 points in 24 months” license suspension points system for adult drivers, and a 4‑point suspension rule for drivers under…

By Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Larry Kohn, With Over 28 Years of Courtroom Experience and Over 600 5-Star AVVO Reviews Georgia criminal law in 2026 recognizes four degrees of forgery, each carrying different penalties: First Degree Forgery: Involves making, altering, or possessing any forged writing (except checks) and uttering or delivering it. Second Degree Forgery:…

By Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyer Larry Kohn – Super Lawyer 9 Years In a Row With Over 28 Years As a Top Atlanta Attorney The Georgia First Offender Act is a sentencing option that allows certain first-time misdemeanor and felony offenders to avoid a permanent mark on their criminal record. Under this act, eligible individuals…