Gwinnett County Criminal Defense Law Blog
How to voluntarily establish paternity when your child is born
It is not unusual these days for a child in Georgia to be born to unmarried parents. Whether the parents are in a relationship with each other or not at the time of the child’s birth, if they are unmarried paternity of the child will have to be established for the man...
What happens if I want to have a child custody order modified?
When parents in Georgia divorce, a child custody order will be established. In some cases, one parent is awarded sole physical custody and the other parents is awarded visitation time. In other cases, each parent is awarded joint physical custody. In addition, parents...
My driver’s license has been suspended due to DUI. Now what?
In addition to fines and possible jail time, one of the consequences of getting a DUI in Georgia is having your driver’s licenses suspended. Even if it is your first time getting a DUI, your drivers license will still be suspended for one year. However, once 120 days...
Pets are property when it comes to divorce
Those of us with a dog, cat or other beloved pet know that these creatures truly are a part of the family. In fact, an American Veterinary Medical Association survey found that 80% of pet owners considered their pet to be members of their family. The emotional...
How does Georgia law classify different types of illegal drugs?
Are all drugs created equal? Not when it comes to drug crimes in Georgia. Georgia law has several classifications of drugs known as “schedules,” and the potential penalties for drug crimes depends on what schedule the drug falls under. A Schedule I drug in Georgia is...
How is property divided in a Georgia divorce?
As you prepare for your divorce, you may worry about how the process will divide your assets. After years of marriage, you and your spouse may have built up ownership in a home, cars, bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts and more. If you go before a...
Speeding driver arrested for drunk driving
Georgia police recently arrested a speeding driver who they say was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested shortly after being involved in a single-car accident. Charged with multiple offenses, including DUI and reckless driving, he could possibly be facing...
Co-parenting for dads made easier with a parenting plan
Divorce can compound differences in parenting beliefs, goals and ideals, making it difficult to get on the same parenting page. If you are a parent facing a divorce, surely you are concerned about how to manage custody negotiations. Even if you’re an active dad...
Georgia police arrest man for suspected drunk driving
A man in Alpharetta was arrested after an accident result in his vehicle being totaled, according to local sources. Georgia police say the unidentified man was arrested in the early morning of Oct. 12, and he is now charged with a variety of infractions,...
Assistant police chief in Georgia charged with DUI
An assistant police chief in Clarkston has reportedly submitted his resignation as of Sept. 4 following his arrest for DUI, according to local sources. The Georgia officer was arrested for suspected drunk driving in Henry County on Aug. 30. No court date has been...
