Driving under the influence of alcohol is an offense that the State of Georgia does not take lightly. Although DUIs are typically considered misdemeanors, there can be extenuating circumstances that advance it to be a felony charge. Typically, the officer will first try to establish how much you have had to drink and then request …
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There is a general misconception that Federal courts handle severe offenses, while State courts handle less harsh crimes. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, Federal courts deal only with violations against Federal law. If an offense goes against both Federal and State law, the Federal courts can decide whether they will pick up …
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Most parents are shocked when their child is caught for shoplifting. After all, these offenders are often good kids from good families that maintain above-average grades. One bad judgment call can result in an offense that is subject to both civil and criminal penalties. If prosecuted, the stigma can follow these young offenders longer than …
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Trinity M. Hundredmark and Martina G. Palatto of Andersen, Tate & Carr P.C. in Duluth have been appointed to serve on the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia as part of the Board of Directors. Hundredmark and Palatto will act as directors of special projects for education and will assist in promoting …
On September 14, 2009, the Gwinnett County District Attorney, Danny Porter, requested that a special purpose grand jury be impaneled to investigate “[t]he acquisition of real property by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.” On September 23, 2009, the Chief Judge of the Gwinnett County Superior Court entered an Order impaneling a special purpose grand …
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