Most people walk into their first court date expecting something like a trial. Arraignment is not that. It is a brief procedural hearing, often over ... Read More
Criminal Defense
Your Professional License After a Georgia Arrest
For most people charged with a crime in Georgia, the worst realistic outcome is a fine, probation, or jail. For a nurse, a physician, a pharmacist, a ... Read More
Using Medical Records in Georgia Criminal Cases
With the adoption of the Federal Rules of Evidence in Georgia, the ability of the criminal defendants to use medical evidence has been greatly ... Read More
What is an indictment?
An indictment is the formal charging document that states the charges against a criminal defendant. An indictment is required in most criminal ... Read More
WHAT IS THE “OPEN FIELDS” DOCTRINE AND HOW DOES IT IMPACT THE DEFENSE OF A GEORGIA DRUG CHARGE?
The open fields doctrine is an exceptionally troubling aspect of our Fourth Amendment case law. Basically, any land or part of real estate outside of ... Read More
