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Domestic Violence Charges in Atlanta: What Happens After an Arrest

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When Does a Bad Check Become a Felony in Georgia? - Philip Kim
When Does a Bad Check Become a Felony in Georgia?Fraud

When Does a Bad Check Become a Felony in Georgia?

Writing a bad check in Georgia can be a criminal offense, and depending on the amount, it could be charged as a felony. Many people don't realize how serious these charges can be until they're already…
July 15, 20266 min Read More
Refusing a Breathalyzer in Georgia: What It Means and What Happens Next _ Philip Kim
Refusing a Breathalyzer in Georgia: What It Means and What Happens NextDUI

Refusing a Breathalyzer in Georgia: What It Means and What Happens Next

If you refused a breathalyzer test during a traffic stop in Georgia, you are not alone, and you are not automatically convicted of a DUI. But refusal does come with serious consequences under Georgia law that…
July 8, 20265 min Read More
DUI Checkpoints in Georgia: Are They Legal and What Are Your Rights? _ Philip Kim
DUI Checkpoints in Georgia: Are They Legal and What Are Your Rights?DUI

DUI Checkpoints in Georgia: Are They Legal and What Are Your Rights?

Yes, DUI checkpoints are legal in Georgia. But that does not mean law enforcement can do whatever they want when they set one up. Georgia has strict rules about how these checkpoints must be run, and…
July 1, 20265 min Read More
Felony vs. Misdemeanor Theft in Georgia: Where Is the Dollar Amount Threshold?_Philip Kim
Felony vs. Misdemeanor Theft in Georgia: Where Is the Dollar Amount Threshold?Theft

Felony vs. Misdemeanor Theft in Georgia: Where Is the Dollar Amount Threshold?

Theft charges in Georgia can move from a misdemeanor to a felony faster than most people expect. The line between the two is a specific dollar amount, and understanding exactly where it sits and how property…
June 24, 20266 min Read More
DUI Less Safe vs. DUI Per Se in Georgia: What Is the Difference? _ Philip Kim
DUI Less Safe vs. DUI Per Se in Georgia: What Is the Difference?DUI

DUI Less Safe vs. DUI Per Se in Georgia: What Is the Difference?

Most people assume a DUI charge comes down to one thing: the number on the breathalyzer. In Georgia, it is more complicated than that, and understanding the difference can change how a defense is built and…
June 17, 20266 min Read More
Second DUI in Georgia: Penalties, License Suspension, and Your Defense Options _ Philip Kim
Second DUI in Georgia: Penalties, License Suspension, and Your Defense OptionsDUI

Second DUI in Georgia: Penalties, License Suspension, and Your Defense Options

Going through a DUI arrest once is disorienting. Going through it a second time, with the weight of a prior conviction already on your record, is something else. The stakes are higher, the mandatory minimums are…
June 10, 20267 min Read More
First DUI in Georgia: What to Expect from Arrest to Sentencing_ Philip Kim
First DUI in Georgia: What to Expect from Arrest to SentencingDUI

First DUI in Georgia: What to Expect from Arrest to Sentencing

A DUI arrest in Georgia sets off a process that most people have never encountered before. The steps are not intuitive, the deadlines are real, and the decisions made early on have a direct impact on…
June 3, 20267 min Read More
Felony DUI in Georgia: When Does a DUI Become a Felony Charge? _ Philip Kim
Felony DUI in Georgia: When Does a DUI Become a Felony Charge?DUI

Felony DUI in Georgia: When Does a DUI Become a Felony Charge?

A DUI charge in Georgia can mean a lot of things. For most people, it means a misdemeanor, a hard few months, and a record they spend years explaining. For others, depending on what happened and…
May 27, 20266 min Read More
Can You Get a DUI in Georgia for Driving on Prescription Medication? _ Philip Kim
Can You Get a DUI in Georgia for Driving on Prescription Medication?DUI

Can You Get a DUI in Georgia for Driving on Prescription Medication?

Most people connect DUI charges with alcohol. What they do not expect is a knock on the window, a field sobriety test, and an arrest after taking medication their doctor prescribed. It happens in Georgia. It…
May 20, 20267 min Read More
How to Get a DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving in GeorgiaDUI

How to Get a DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving in Georgia

Getting pulled over with a drink in your system does not automatically mean a DUI conviction. In Georgia, there is a third outcome that most people do not know to ask about: a negotiated reduction to…
May 13, 20266 min Read More
Can a DUI Charge in Georgia Be Dismissed? Common Defense Strategies That WorkDUI

Can a DUI Charge in Georgia Be Dismissed? Common Defense Strategies That Work

A DUI charge in Gwinnett County does not automatically mean a conviction. That distinction matters more than most people realize in the hours and days after an arrest. Georgia law gives prosecutors significant tools, but it…
April 18, 20267 min Read More

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