Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

The Short Answer: A DUI Conviction Cannot Be Expunged in Georgia Which charges count as misdemeanors matters for record restriction. See our list of misdemeanors in Georgia for the common ones. People searching for DUI expungement in Georgia usually want one thing. They want the arrest and the conviction gone from background checks. Georgia law…

The Baseline: What Georgia Requires Before Any Aggravation Drivers arrested in Atlanta, Marietta, Decatur, Alpharetta, Lawrenceville, or Jonesboro ask our DUI attorneys the same first question. How much will this cost me, and am I going to jail? If you are convicted of DUI, your fine and jail time will be increased if certain facts…

What Does 'Too Fast for Conditions' Mean in Georgia? 'Too Fast for conditions' means driving at a speed that is unsafe for current road, weather, traffic, or visibility conditions – even if the driver is at or below the posted speed limit. This charge differs from a standard speeding ticket. A regular speeding citation targets…

What Are Home Defense Laws? Home defense laws are state statutes and common-law doctrines. They govern when a resident may use force – including deadly force – against an intruder. Home defense laws by state differ dramatically, and the rules where you live may look nothing like the rules one state over. Three core legal…

What Is a Following Too Close Ticket in Georgia? A following too close ticket is issued when a driver fails to keep a safe gap behind the vehicle ahead. In Georgia, the charge comes from the following distance statute. Georgia law requires drivers to "not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent."…

Is There an Official Dress Code for Jury Duty? Most courts do not publish a strict uniform dress code for jury duty, but they do require attire that shows respect for the court. Your jury summons paperwork typically includes general guidance such as "business casual" or "neat and appropriate clothing." Beyond that, expectations can vary…

One standard beer typically registers on a breathalyzer for roughly 15 minutes to 2 hours. That is a general range, not a fixed rule. The detection window depends on your body weight, your food intake, and how quickly you consumed the drink. Alcohol reaches your breath about 15 minutes after the first sip. Your body…

The Coweta County DA is the elected prosecutor for the Coweta Judicial Circuit, and this office brings felony cases on behalf of the State of Georgia. Under Georgia law, the district attorney replaced the older office of solicitor-general, a change that took effect July 1, 1977, per the district attorney statute. The circuit covers five…

What Is Soliciting Prostitution? Legal Definition Soliciting prostitution means asking, offering, or agreeing to pay for a sex act. The offense targets the buyer. It does not require that any sex act take place. Georgia handles this a little differently than most people expect. There is no crime in the Georgia Code called "soliciting prostitution."…

How Georgia Classifies Speeding Over the Limit Speed alone is never a felony in Georgia, but a case can escalate. We explain what actually turns a speeding case into one on our felony speeding page. In Georgia, speeding penalties rise in tiers based on how many miles per hour a driver exceeds the posted limit.…