In Cumming and throughout Georgia, there are many film projects that use the local sights as a setting. This is a positive for the state as it provides jobs and brings much-needed income for various entities. Unfortunately, though, one such project ended early for...
Cumming Criminal Defense Law Blog
Study of breath tests could call DUI arrests into question
Being arrested for driving under the influence in Georgia can result in myriad problems. With a conviction, there can be a driver's license suspension, jail time, fines and the need to place an ignition interlock device on the vehicle. In addition, people who have a...
Was your teen caught with ‘study’ drugs?
Is your teen hoping to get into a certain college? Does he or she feel pressure to perform well academically? If so, your teen could have decided to use "study" drugs in an effort to focus better, stay awake longer to study and get better grades. The problem is that...
What teens need to know about sexting
As parents know, sometimes their children do not engage in the best behavior. Teens are constantly testing boundaries and making less than ideal decisions. Most of the time these decisions will not affect them for the rest of their lives, but that's not always the...
Former bank employee charged with theft for various allegations
When Georgia residents hear about allegations of theft, they might automatically think of someone stealing a motor vehicle or taking something from a store. However, there are other forms of theft with serious penalties for a conviction. If a person is accused of...
Man faces DUI and other charges after speeding crash
A man in a Volvo who had an auto accident after driving at speeds that allegedly surpassed 130 mph recently was arrested on a slew of charges. According to the investigation, the driver, 33, was heading north, and an officer registered his speed at 131 mph. The...
What if I am charged with burglary and theft in Georgia?
Any allegation in which a person is accused of theft or burglary in Georgia will be serious. There is a litany of penalties that can be assessed for a person who was convicted on these charges.Understanding how burglary is categorized in the first and second-degree is...
Drug bust in Gainesville leads to the arrest of seven suspects
Most Forsyth area residents understand that drugs are illegal and law enforcement aggressively prosecutes anyone who is suspected of engaging in drug activities. Those who are found to be in possession, selling or manufacturing of drugs can feel like the entire world...
Employee faces drug charges after alleged theft of medications
In Georgia, there might be a perception that drug charges will be made when a person is selling drugs at any level or is caught with the drugs in his or her possession for personal use or otherwise. However, there are many situations in which a person can face...
Legal help can be imperative when charged with domestic violence
Georgia residents who find themselves in a situation where they are accused of domestic violence will have a great deal to think about as they try to deal with the case. One of the most problematic issues a generally law-abiding person can face is an accusation that a...
