A client facing burglary charges in Fulton County was freed when the firm obtained a dismissal of the case prior to trial. Upon receiving the case and following a thorough … Read More
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LEGAL UPDATE ON STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 316 Recently the Georgia Legislature amended the law to extend the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse. A short summary is included below. For more information, contact … Read More
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LIMITS OF A POLICE SEARCH
WHEN CAN POLICE LEGALLY STOP AND SEARCH YOU? In the United States, a “Terry stop” is a brief detention of a person by police[1] on reasonable suspicion of involvement in … Read More
SURETY, PROPERTY AND CASH BONDS EXPLAINED
BAIL BONDS EXPLAINED: Bail bonds are for getting out of or avoiding jail. When a person is arrested, he is taken to jail. Bail may or may not be set, … Read More
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BAIL AND BOND?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BAIL AND BOND? The terms “bail” and “bond” are often used interchangeably, however, they are in fact quite different. What Does Bail Actually Mean? Bail … Read More
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEARCH WARRANTS
Why Obtain a Search Warrant? A search warrant is an order signed by a judge that authorizes police officers to search for specific objects or materials at a definite location … Read More