Getting Around the Graves Amendment in Marietta
Although it is more stable today, Georgia is still a very transient society. Most people relocate about twelve times during their adult lifetimes. Some people move to be closer to work, and some move for financial reasons. Other people move to be closer (or further away from) family. Typically, money is tight at these times. […]
Is CBD Oil Legal in Georgia?
Cannabidiol is a semi-legal marijuana extract that’s found in health food stores all over Marietta. But legally, CBD Oil is in a grey area. In general, possessing it without a medical marijuana card could get you into trouble, and a good Marietta criminal defense attorney can probably get you out. Substances like marijuana, which have […]
The Importance of Reasonable Doubt
Reasonable doubt exists when a judge or jury examines all of the evidence presented in a case and is still uncertain if the facts support the claim. This concept is how factfinders determine the innocence or guilt in a criminal case and how criminal defense attorneys ensure the fair assessment of his or her client. […]
How a Toddler’s Favorite Word Helped in an Appeals Case
Whether you have children or not, you probably know that they often ask why they must do something. Sometimes, the answer is “because I told you so,” and sometimes, we need to explain to them why they must comply. When it comes to traffic citations, we deserve the explanation because these are the facts listed […]
Third Party Liability
Fundamentally, most personal injury claims are about fair compensation. Third-party liability often has a significant bearing on this issue. Georgia has a very high number of uninsured and underinsured motorists. About one in seven drivers have no insurance. When these people cause accidents, a personal injury attorney can file a legal claim against the individual. […]
Marietta Domestic Violence Assault Cases
What You Need to Know About Violent Assault Cases With the exception of DUI, assault, and especially domestic violence assault, is probably the most commonly-charged criminal infraction in Cobb County. Roughly a third of all felonies have a domestic violence element. Prosecutors like bringing domestic violence charges whenever possible. They look good politically and have […]
Top Five Marietta Traffic Ticket Defenses
In the 1990s, traffic tickets were basically regulatory tools. The state did not really want the traffic ticket money. Instead, the state wanted people to be better drivers. So, fines were low and defensive driving eligibility requirements were loose. Many people simply paid the minimal fine and forgot about it. But today, traffic tickets are […]
Five Things That Adversely Affect Sobriety Tests in Marietta
When most people think of tests, they think of items like math tests and geography tests. On tests like these, if you do your homework and do your best, you will generally do fine. Furthermore, teachers grade these testsin proportion to the student’s performance. They either give letter grades,like A, B, and C, or number […]
The Two Main Types of Marietta Pedestrian Accidents
Since 2006, the number of car crash fatalities has decreased significantly. But the number of pedestrian fatalities has increased by about the same rate. What’s responsible for that discrepancy? In a nutshell, more people walk now than they did ten years ago. Some people want to get healthy, some want to reduce their carbon footprint, […]
Five Common Field Sobriety Tests and How to Beat Them in Court
In most DUI arrests, officers administer the field sobriety tests immediately after they develop reasonable suspicion of intoxication. Reasonable suspicion is basically a hunch based on the officer’s observations. These observations include things like bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol. The FSTs establish probable cause for the arrest. There is no precise definition of […]
