Crashes involving semi-trucks and large vehicles often cause catastrophic injuries — and complex legal challenges. Understanding how Georgia law defines negligence, evidence preservation, and liability can make a major difference in your recovery. Learn how The Phillips Law Firm represents victims in Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties after devastating truck and bus accidents.
Georgia continues to enforce some of the toughest marijuana laws in the nation — and local enforcement varies across counties like Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding. While other states move toward legalization, Georgia defendants still face serious consequences for even minor possession. Learn how The Phillips Law Firm helps protect your record, fight drug charges, and explore options like pretrial diversion and defenses to possession.
Georgia has extended the deadline to appeal a DUI license suspension from 10 to 30 days — giving drivers more time to act after an arrest. Understanding your rights and options is crucial. Learn how The Phillips Law Firm helps clients in Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties protect their licenses, challenge suspensions, and build a strong defense against DUI charges.
What do movies like Dirty Harry and Walking Tall have to do with Georgia search warrant law? More than you think. This post breaks down how real-life cases in Cobb County and across Georgia apply the same legal principles — from plain view and exigent circumstances to consent searches. If you’re facing criminal charges, knowing these exceptions could make or break your defense.
DUI checkpoints in Marietta and throughout Cobb County are common during holidays and weekends — but they must follow strict legal rules. From supervisory control to minimal detention, Georgia law outlines five key requirements police must follow. If these are violated, your DUI arrest may be invalid. Learn what to expect and how The Phillips Law Firm protects drivers’ rights across Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties.
Many drivers assume field sobriety tests are accurate — but they’re often unreliable and unfair. In Marietta, officers may use unapproved or misleading tests to build DUI cases. This post breaks down how Georgia courts view FST results, the flaws behind them, and how The Phillips Law Firm challenges DUI evidence across Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties to protect your record and your rights.
A Breathalyzer test result isn’t always accurate — and in many cases, it can be challenged. In Marietta and throughout Cobb County, DUI convictions often rely on these tests, but breath machines aren’t foolproof. From officer error and device calibration issues to medical conditions that skew results, this post explains how The Phillips Law Firm builds strong defenses to protect drivers across Bartow and Paulding Counties.
The Georgia First Offender Act offers a vital second chance for individuals facing their first criminal charge. This statute allows eligible defendants in Cobb County, Bartow County, and Paulding County to avoid a formal conviction and have their records sealed upon successful completion of probation. Learn how The Phillips Law Firm helps clients use this law to rebuild their lives and protect their futures.
The Cobb County Pretrial Diversion Program gives eligible defendants a second chance by helping them avoid a permanent criminal record. While the program is strict, completing it successfully can lead to dismissed charges and a clean record. Learn how The Phillips Law Firm guides clients through every step — from eligibility and paperwork to meeting program requirements across Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties.
Walking shouldn’t be a life-threatening activity, but Georgia consistently ranks among the most dangerous states for pedestrians. From Atlanta’s busy streets to Cobb County neighborhoods, pedestrian accidents can have devastating consequences. This post explains the statistics, causes, and safety improvements across Marietta, Bartow County, and Paulding County — and what to do if you or a loved one is injured.
