If you face sex crime charges, you may feel as though defending yourself is hopeless, but this is simply not true. Even in the face of charges that carry heavy social stigma like sex crimes, a strong defense can lessen or even defeat many charges. In some cases, you...
Cumming Criminal Defense Law Blog
Do I need a lawyer to help with an insurance claim?
After you experience a car accident, especially if you suffered injuries, you can't wait on an insurance company to go through their lengthy claim process to begin treatment and recovery. Whether the claim is made to your own insurer or the insurer of another driver,...
Who is liable in a drowning death?
It's summertime, which generally means that people all across North Georgia will be getting out on the water at Lake Lanier and other nearby rivers and lakes. Unfortunately, this also statistically means that some individuals will lose their lives in drowning...
Are there defenses to legitimately driving while drunk?
Drunk driving is rarely wise, but sometimes it's not what the arresting officer thinks it is. If you recently received drunk driving charges, it is possible that the circumstances change the nature of the violation, justifying your state behind the wheel. An...
What is involuntary manslaughter in Georgia?
Georgia, like all states, maintains its own set of laws that govern how it approaches various crimes. Even very serious crimes that classify as felonies may carry different definitions and penalties in neighboring states. One charge that is frequently misunderstood is...
Passenger killed in 2-car collision
Car crashes can be devastating, often victimizing those who are most vulnerable in such a scenario -- passengers. Tragically, a woman riding as a passenger in a vehicle lost her life near Cumming recently, when two cars collided on Georgia Mountain Road 9.The 24-year...
Georgia drunk driving case results in $5.35 million award
Drunk driving can carry heavy consequences, both in criminal punishment and possible civil liability. Right here in Georgia, a jury recently decided in favor of the survivors of a woman killed in a drunk driving accident, awarding them $5.35 million. While there were...
Georgia councilman faces felony drug charges
A North Georgia city official is facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to buy drugs from undercover local law enforcement. The city councilman, who had served for nearly 15 years, became the subject of a local sting operation after the town's Sheriff claims...
Georgia Supreme Court says family must arbitrate
It is always wise to consult with an experienced attorney before signing anything that may have far-reaching consequences. A Georgia family sadly learned this the hard way recently, when the state supreme court handed down a decision directing them to engage in...
Car flees fatal crash on highway 400
Even though Cumming is the last major stop on the way up highway 400 before there's nothing but winding mountain roads and an outlet mall, the traffic can be epic. As a bedroom community on one of Atlanta's primary arteries, Cumming and the rest of Forsyth County are...
