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One of the great challenges of representing clients revolves around language and word usage. Many times the legal definition and common understanding of a word differ. Hearsay falls into that category. Recently, while working to resolve a case for a client whose codefendant just entered a guilty plea and agreed to implicate the client, a family member said, “that’s just…
The complexities of a criminal case may overwhelm someone unfamiliar with the system. To view/download a PDF of my pamphlet that discusses this subject, click below. View/Download PDF
Dear Client: Liability for Parents in Truancy Matters In my law practice, friends, family, and random callers seek advice and information about Georgia Law. A recent question focused on Truancy in Georgia. A rural community had a parent arrested for a child’s purported 12 or so unexcused absences. The question: does it just happen out of the blue or is…
When an individual is charged with a serious violent crime, the Courts in Georgia do not automatically grant a bond. Charges for which a person can be held without bond include, but are not limited to, murder, rape, armed robbery, and drug trafficking. Inevitably, a client will ask, “why did John Smith who is charged with murder, get a bond,…
When a plea offer is made by the State, the defense attorney must present that offer to the client. Offers are not controlled by the defense attorney. At times, clients begin to feel like their attorney isn’t working for the client because the offer is so harsh. Understand that your attorney advocates for your side. That being said, your attorney…