Saturday, July 30, 2011

Family Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question: I`ve been charged for child cruelty in georgia state what could happen to me if i dont have an attorney?

Answer: If you decide to resolve the case without an attorney, you WILL be going into custody. IF you do not go into custody the day of the guilty plea (because you agree to probation), you will go to jail on a probation violation. Your money will either come up short, because you didn`t know a $ 1000 turns into $ 1320 with surcharges, or you really didn`t believe that you could not leave a message to change your probation date, and your probation officer never called you back, but just took a warrant. Or you did not realize that you could not leave the state of Georgia without your probation officer`s permission, even for an emergency death in the family. You don`t appreciate what an attorney can do, so you definitely don`t understand problems that an experienced attorney can help you avoid.

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Family Attorney in Lawrenceville

Drug Offenses Lawyers

Federal and state drug possession laws make it a crime to knowingly and willfully possess illegal controlled substances such as marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, and heroin. These laws also criminalize the possession of "precursor" chemicals used in drug cultivation and manufacturing, as well as certain accessories related to drug use.  Drug possession laws vary according to drug type and amount of the drug.  Possession of small quantities may be deemed “simple” possession (O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(a)), while possession of larger amounts may result in a charge of possession with intent to distribute (O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(b)) or trafficking (O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31). 
Drug crimes spring from a wide variety of fact patterns.  At Lawrence Lewis, P.C., we have represented people who have been accused of growing, selling, producing, importing, delivering, possessing and trafficking drugs.  The drugs involved in these cases have included cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, ecstasy and marijuana.  In addition, in recent years, law enforcement and prosecutors have begun to rely on wire taps and other clandestine surveillance techniques to apprehend and prosecute individuals suspected of involvement in the drug trade.  The use of wire taps has added great complexity to the defense of individuals accused of drug offenses, and overwhelmed most novice criminal defense attorneys.  Few attorneys have handled as many wiretap cases as Lawrence Lewis. 

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Probation Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question: My son is on probation until september. in september when he gets off this one a new one starts for a year. he failed a drug screen and they are going to jail him and revoce his probation. Will that be just till this one ends in september or will it be for the one he is waiting on to start as well?

Answer: With just the limited info you have provided, I suspect that his probation that has not begun will also be revoked (an anticipatory revocation), because he has proven that he is nto a good candidate for probation.

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Probation Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville

Driving Under The Influence - DUI Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been arrested for Driving under the Influence (DUI), you need to retain an experienced DUI Lawyer.  Lawrence Lewis, P.C. provides a full-service approach to your DUI defense from the ALS hearing to protect your driving privileges, to the motions hearings and trial.  Hiring an experienced attorney early in your case is crucial to protecting your privilege to drive and increasing your chances of avoiding a DUI conviction.
In Georgia there are a number of ways to get arrested for DUI.  By statute, any person in physical control of any moving vehicle, can be arrested for being under the influence of: (1) alcohol, whether the person’s alcohol concentration is .08 grams or the person is just less safe; (2) controlled substances, like cocaine and marijuana; (3) prescription medication; (4) glue, aerosol or other toxic vapor; or (5) any combination of two or more of these substances.


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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Probation Violation Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question: Does or can a warrant go away...probation revocation that's two years old?

Answer: Yes, it will go away as soon as you are arrested on it. You agreed to probation (instead of jail), you failed to fulfill your obligations, and now you want a pass on the probation violation. You are going to be arrested on the probation violation. After you are arrested (because you did not turn yourself in) the judge is going to light you up.

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Probation Violation Attorney in Lawrenceville

Deposit Account Fraud Forgery attorney

In these tough economic times, some folks have acted in desperation, writing checks for goods and services either hoping there will be enough money to cover the check, or worse, knowing there is not enough money in their accounts to cover the checks.  Most don’t realize that writing a bad check is a criminal offense, and that more and more businesses receiving those bad checks are pursuing criminal warrants.  Unlike violent crime (e.g. armed robbery, aggravated battery), “paper crimes” are often viewed as less serious offenses.  Nonetheless, prosecutors are recommending, and judges are handing out, steep penalties, including substantial jail time for individuals convicted of paper crimes.  Often times the severity of the sentence depends on: (1) the criminal offense at issue; (2) the number of prior convictions for paper crimes; and (3) the amount of money involved.


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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Wreck Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question: My son was hit by a police vehicle while trying to elude, on foot. After knocking him down, excessive force, including the use of a taser, was used. They would not carry him to the ER following this incident. His "crime"? An invalid tag. Well, now there are Several charges against him. I feel like the use of the patrol car was the same as a deadly weapon & I'm just wondering what recourse we might have in this matter.

Answer: You can sue the police. Of course, you first have to locate an attorney to take the case, which will probably mean paying him money, because this is not a contingency case. Second, you have to hope that your son does not land in prison,because a jury is NOT likely to give anything to a convicted person.

Burglary Defense Attorney primarily practices in Gwinnett County

 In Georgia, burglary is defined as entering the dwelling of another without authority with the intent to commit a felony or theft.  Intent to steal or commit a felony need not be formed at the precise moment of entry, but can be formed thereafter while the perpetrator is remaining on the premises. State v. Jones, 291 Ga. App. 296 (2008).  Although burglary is often regarded as a type of theft crime, Georgia recognizes that any non-theft felony (e.g. aggravated assault, aggravated stalking) can give rise to a burglary charge.  More importantly, it is not necessary to actually commit a theft or felony, in order to complete the crime of burglary. State v. Alexander, 279 Ga. App. 683 (2005).  As long at the intent in entering the premises is to commit a felony or theft, the burglary statute (O.C.G.A. § 16-7-1(a)) permits the prosecutor to seek an indictment for the offense of burglary. 

            Unlike other states, forced entry is not an element in Georgia. State v. Gray, 291 Ga. App. 573 (2008).  Unlawful entry occurs when a person breaks the plane of the structure.  In other words, when a person passes over or through a window or door, without authority, and with the intent to commit a theft or felony, a burglary occurs. 


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Friday, July 22, 2011

Felony Defense Attorney in Atlanta

Question: If i pleaded to a theft by taking felony and I was a first offender I did probation, community, service and I paid a fine will that being on my record even though the clerk submitted information to the GCIC to update my file. Will it have an impact on me if I was trying to get a job in the medical field

Answer: You completed a first offender felony probation. Therefore on your record employers will see felony arrest and under disposition, they will see first offender. There is no sealing or expunging that. Will it have an impact? Of course. How much of an impact? That depends. It depends on the employers need (how much they need you), your competition (how many others that have no record that are going for the same job), if the employers understands what first offender really is, if the employer cares to find out what first offender is after they see a felony arrest on your record.

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Felony Defense Attorney in Atlanta

Murder Defense Attorneys in Atlanta

If you are facing charges on a murder case, we can help.  Homicide or murder is considered by many to be the ultimate crime, which will likely lead to the most severe punishment, if the accused is convicted.  In Georgia, O.C.G.A. § 16-5-1 designates two different types of murder:
(1) Malice murder under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-1(a) occurs when a person unlawfully and with malice aforethought, either expressed or implied, causes the death of another human being; and  

(2) Felony murder under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-1(b) occurs when a person causes the death of another human being, irrespective of malice, during the commission of a felony.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Criminal Defense Attorney in Gwinnett County

Question: If someone in the court is an onlooker while the jury is present yells out in court that the defendant is guilty what happens?

Answer: The judge would determine who the person is. If the person is with the defense, the person would be removed. If the person is with the prosecutor or victim, then the judge might entertain a motion for mistrial. It all depends.

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Criminal Defense Attorney in Gwinnett County

Experienced criminal attorney - Expungement

For whatever reason many folks are under the impression that a criminal conviction can be or will be expunged or sealed after some finite period of time.  Nothing could be farther from the truth.  Whether the accused has entered a guilty plea (i.e. I did it and I am ready to take responsibility for doing it), a nolo contendere plea aka nolo plea (i.e. I am not contesting the evidence the state will offer to the judge), an Alford plea (i.e. I am not guilty, but having looked at the evidence against me, I think it is in my best interest to enter a guilty plea), or a first offender plea (i.e. this is the first trouble I have ever been in), the arrest and disposition of the case will be available for all to see, forever.  


Monday, July 18, 2011

Kidnapping Defense Attorney in Atlanta

Question: When you are falsely accused of kidnapping what can kidnapping charges be broken down too?

Answer: If you are falsely accused of kidnapping, you can plead to false imprisonment as the lesser charge, or aggravated assault as a lesser charge or whatever else the prosecutor constructs as a lesser offense. I suspect that the prosecutor will not offer you anything other than kidnapping. Knowing nothing about your case, I suspect that given your limited control of the English language the prosecutor will have no trouble trapping you on cross-examination. I wish you the best of luck.

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Kidnapping Defense Attorney in Atlanta

Criminal Defense Attorneys in Lawrenceville

here are two types of trials: bench trials and jury trials.  The reasons for agreeing to a bench trial, where a judge sits as the jury, are so few that I won’t waste any time discussing them, but instead turn my attention jury trials.

JURY TRIALS

The defendant’s role is very significant in the trial of his case. As a defendant it is important to remember that you will be the center of attention. Everyone in the courtroom will be watching your movements, facial expressions, gestures and conduct.  Your role during the trial is to make the jury like you; to give them a reason to rule in your favor.  Many will agree that the trial of a case is not reality. It is a fantasy period in which the jury will perceive what the truth is; which may or may not be the same thing as the actual truth.  As such it is essential that you make the best impression possible upon the jury. You must leave them with feelings of honesty, trust worthiness, and goodness. You must be someone the jury wants to help. The following are areas you should consider in the presentation of yourself to the jury.

THE COURTROOM

While your attorney will explain the characteristics of your particular courtroom, some characteristics are common to most every courtroom. As you walk in you will notice several very distinct divisions of the courtroom. First, the gallery will be a large area for public sealing. This is where observers and the jury panel will be seated. Second, the front part of the gallery will be divided from another section by a "bar". Across this dividing line will be an area where the attorneys will sit and work. It`s generally accepted that clients are not permitted in this area unless they are accompanied by their attorney. Third, is the Judge`s Bench. The Judge`s Bench is usually elevated and is the focal point of the Courtroom. The court`s staff will generally sit to the Judge`s sides. Lastly, there is the jury box. The jury box is where the members of the jury sit. The "box" is generally located to a side of the courtroom and between the judge and counsel tables. The jury box is also generally next to the jury deliberation room and doorway. This doorway gives the jury easy access in and out of the courtroom without much contact with litigants.

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Robbery Defense Attorney in Duluth

Question: My friend snatched a ladys purse and jumped in to my car screaming GO GO GO. So I went but then when i seen he really had the bag , I stopped the car and made him give it back to the lady . Could i be charged with anything since I'm technically the person who stopped the crime?

Answer: Yes, the DA could charge you as a party to the crime of robbery by sudden snatch. What will determine IF the DA charges you will probably the circumstances under which you stopped the vehicle and gave the woman back her purse. If the police stopped you, and you screamed at your friend to give her the purse after the police stopped you, then you will probably be charged with robbery by sudden snatch, and you may need an attorney.

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Robbery Defense Attorney in Duluth

Pre-Trial Hearings Attorneys in Lawrenceville

A pretrial conference is a meeting of the parties to a case conducted prior to trial. The conference is held before the trial judge or a magistrate, a judicial officer who possesses fewer judicial powers than a judge. A pretrial conference may be held prior to trial in both civil and criminal cases. A pretrial conference may be requested by a party to a case, or it may be ordered by the court. Generally, the term pretrial conference is used interchangeably with the term pretrial hearing.

A pretrial conference may be conducted for several reasons: (1) expedite disposition of the case, (2) help the court establish managerial control over the case, (3) discourage wasteful pretrial activities, (4) improve the quality of the trial with thorough preparation, and (5) facilitate a settlement of the case.



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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Theft Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question: I was contacted by a investigator today and he told me some one filled a report saying I stole something from him. The investigator says there is a witness to the crime.
The investigator said he was giving me until Friday to give him the stolen items. He said after Friday he would put out a warrant for my arrest. He also says he can hold me until a trial and I will have to prove my case to a jury.
Is there anything I can do?
Can he arrest me without evidence I did anything. I didn't take anything. The person who is the "witness" has not liked me since I first them. I don't know what I can do at this point, I took nothing, and have nothing to return.
Why is the investigator giving ne two days before he files a warrant?
Thanks so much for the help
Answer: You can hire an attorney. If you bring back the items you provide evidence against yourself. If you make a statement, the statement can be used against you in court. As far as evidence, the investigator has the words of the witness as evidence right now. I suggest that you hire an attorney. If you do nto speak to the investigator he will prepare a warrant, and you will be arrested. After you are in custody, it will be tougher to get an attorney.

Answered by Lawrence Lewis - Theft Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville

Prosecutors and defense attorneys

Jury trials are a logistical nightmare.  The prosecutor must gather all of the state’s witnesses, each of whom has his own life, employment issues and childcare issues.  The defense must gather all of the defense witnesses, some of whom must come from outside of the state.  The judge, with the help of the bailiffs, must make sure all of the jurors appear in court to hear the testimony of all of the witnesses.  The court reporter must be present to take everything down.  So, she can create a transcript later.  The sheriff is present to provide security in the courtroom, and make sure anyone needed from the jail is transported.  If anyone is missing, everything grinds to a halt.  Jury trials are a logistical nightmare.

Because of the logistical demands of a jury trial, courts have created court dates known as calendar calls, where criminal cases are called to court, so all attorneys (prosecutors and defense attorneys) can announce if they are actually ready for a jury trial.  If the prosecutor or defense attorney is not ready to go to trial, the attorney must explain why they are not ready to go to trial, and when they might expect to be ready to go to trial.  If all parties are ready for jury trial, the judge will either tell all of the parties: (1) report for jury trial on a date certain; or (2) they are on-call, which means they should be ready in the event that the cases which have actually been called in for trial resolve themselves short of jury trial.


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Monday, July 11, 2011

Battery Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville

Question: As a victim of repeated DV battery/kidnap/theft/stalking over 2 years with 18 incidents and 2 in court now, do I need an attorney? His attorney seems to have convinced my prosecutor of questioning my credibility. Many people have mentioned getting an attorney but I can't find one for "victims". Are there any special circumstances also that would make attorney's fees something covered through restitution etc in criminal cases? Lastly, how long is a court case alloewd to be given continuance, resets, and appearance excused's before the offender actually has to show up once (regardless of the attorney always being there?) And isn't there some statute on how long the rest of the criminal defense tactics can go on while making me wait and being threatened burglarized etc every week?

Answer: You most certainly can hire an attorney to represent you. The attorney's first job is to procure a TPO, to make sure that you are not molested by the defendant. If you are molested while a TPO is in place the defendant will be jailed for aggravated stalking, and not given a bond. I have represented victims in the past. Feel free to contact me. Fees may be covered by restitution, but attorneys require their money up-front.

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Criminal Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville

The arraignment can occur anywhere between three months and eighteen months after the arrest.  At the arraignment, the charges against the accused will be read to the accused by the judge or prosecutor, unless an attorney waives reading of the complaint.  Afterwards the accused will enter a plea or GUILTY or NOT GUILTY.  Sometimes, the judge will address representation at the arraignment.  So, the case will not be delayed.


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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Criminal Defense Attorney in Buford

Question: I have recently been told that a bench warrent has been issued for my arrest, due to a speeding ticket in Cherokee County, GA. i do not recall ever getting a ticket, and it was said to be from 1994. what should i do about it?

Answer: Hire an attorney to investigate. IF someone used your name, and you can prove it was not you that got the ticket, then the charges (and the bench warrant) will be dismissed against you. If it is you, then the attorney can investigate if the officer is still around. If not, then the charges will be dismissed, and the warrant will be quickly resolved.

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Bond Hearing - Criminal Defense Attorney in Gwinnett County

 If the Magistrate Court judge cannot set a bond pursuant to O.C.G.A. 17-6-1 (charges that only a Superior Court judge can set bond on, include murder, rape, aggravated sodomy, armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, trafficking cocaine/heroin/meth/ecstasy, aggravated stalking), the defense attorney may file a bond motion, and request a bond hearing date before a Superior Court judge.  The Superior Court judge will conduct a pre-trial bond hearing, where judge will consider four factors:
(1)    Defendant’s criminal history, and the likelihood that he/she is a risk to commit additional felonies while on bond;

(2)    Defendant’s history of missing court dates, and the likelihood that he/she will flee from the jurisdiction of the court, or fail to appear in court when required;

(3)    Defendant’s character, and the likelihood that he/she poses a threat or danger to any person, to the community or to any property in the community; and

(4)    Defendant’s propensity for violence, and the likelihood that he/she will intimidate witnesses or otherwise obstruct the administration of justice.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Criminal Defense Attorney in Atlanta

Question:  Does a warrant for simple battery have a statute of limitation if not what should I do to take case if it from 2008?

Answer: A warrant has no statute of limitations. You should retain an attorney to assist you in the case. Or just go to any police station and turn yourself in.

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Criminal Defense Attorney in Atlanta

Preliminary Hearing

The preliminary hearing typically occurs between ten and fourteen days after arrest.  A preliminary hearing (also known as a “probable cause” hearing, or “commitment” hearing) is a proceeding where the prosecutor must establish in court that they have enough evidence to detain the individual on the filed charges (i.e. warrant).  The hearing is designed primarily for the benefit of those incarcerated individuals who have been unable to post bond, to ensure that they are not held in jail on unfounded charges.  However, individuals out on bond are also permitted to request a preliminary hearing, and as a general rule an attorney should request one in almost every felony case regardless of whether the defendant is in jail.

        If a defendant is in jail at the time the preliminary hearing is conducted and the state fails to establish probable cause that he or she has committed the offense, the defendant is entitled to have the charge dismissed and to be released from jail. If the defendant is not in jail and the state fails to establish probable cause the defendant is entitled to have the charge dismissed and to be released from the conditions of his or her bond. However, a dismissal of the charge at the preliminary hearing does not prevent a grand jury from issuing an indictment against the defendant at a later date. Thus, a defendant whose case is thrown out at a preliminary hearing could still face the same charges again. If this occurs, then the defendant will be rearrested on the same charge, and would have to post bond in order to get out of jail while awaiting trial.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Criminal Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville


Question: How can you convince the district attorney to reduce drug trafficking charges in Fulton County?

Answer: My reputation and presentation of the facts will persuade the prosecutor. How will "you" do it? I have no idea. Therefore, I suggest you retain an attorney.

Answered by Lawrence Lewis - Criminal Defense Attorney in Lawrenceville

First Appearance

The first appearance hearing normally occurs within forty-eight hours of an arrest.  It is the first court date after a person has been arrested for either a misdemeanor or felony offense.  The brief hearing normally takes place at the jail, where the person detained will be: (1) told his charges; (2) told his bond amount (if any); and (3) asked about representation.    Click here to read the full article


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Sunday, July 3, 2011

My brother had been in jail for 2wks now and he went because he was driving

Question: My brother had been in jail for 2wks now and he went because he was driving with suspended license but he has an outstanding warrant in another county for VOP for unpaid fines but that county has not yet picked him up so is there a time limit on them picking him up?, also if they do pick him up, what is the outcome and could a lawyer could help him get out of jail now?

Answer: There is no time limit. No one can tell you about the outcome, because you failed to include any facts other than the new arrest for a traffic violation. Yes, an experienced attorney could help, negotiate with the probation officer, and get him out faster.

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Traffic Violation Attorney in Buford 

Racism Defense Attorney

In the last eight and a half years, I have repeatedly been told by clients, the parents of clients and other attorneys that do not frequently practice in Gwinnett County, how racist the criminal justice system is in Gwinnett County. While I must acknowledge that the sentences handed down by the judges are sometimes much harsher than the sentences handed down in Dekalb County and Fulton County (I represent folks in those counties also), I have not seen the racial disparity that would warrant such an indictment of Gwinnett County. For me, Gwinnett County is best illustrated in the case of State of Georgia v. Eric Butler, decided October, 2008.



     Mr. Butler was an up-and-coming contractor hired to rebuild a duplex. Mr. Butler hired a subcontractor to install the plumbing in the duplex. As luck would have it, the client-owner was slow to pay Mr. Butler, who, had no actual cash on hand with which to pay the subcontractor.  Because the subcontractor was insisting on being paid for the services he rendered, Mr. Butler gave the subcontractor a check, with the explanation that the check would not be good until Mr. Butler received funds from the client-owner. Well, the client-owner never paid Mr. Butler; and the contractor brought a criminal action against Mr. Butler for theft of services and deposit account fraud. 

Friday, July 1, 2011

Three day jury trial on one count of aggravated stalking, two counts of cruelty to children and one count of family violence battery resulted in NOT GUILTY on all charges

CASE: State of Georgia v. Marcus McKenzie Cherry (10B-5431-8) 

RESULT: (June, 2011) Three day jury trial on one count of aggravated stalking, two counts of cruelty to children and one count of family violence battery resulted in NOT GUILTY on all charges. 

FACTS: Client meets an underage girl, who lies about her age and becomes infatuated with him, and his famous friends (recording artist Usher).  She has two children with client before she realizes that she will not be living the lifestyle of the rich and famous.  Being the gold digger that she is, she turns her attention to other potential suitors.  She selects her attorney-boss, and begins a relationship with him.  My client finds about his baby’s mama, whom he is living with, dating her boss, and confronts both of them.  Because the attorney-boss wants my client out of the picture, he has the “victim” take a TPO (temporary protection order) against my client.  Interestingly enough, the day after my client is arrested, the “victim” is seen driving around in her new C300 Mercedes, purchased by…You guessed it, the attorney-boss.  On February 15, 2010, which grandma (client’s mother) and the “victim” are exchanging the children, my client supposedly jumps out and punches victim in the face a number of time, right in front of the children.  The “victim” phones the police, who take photos of her injuries.  Client is arrested six months later.   

Expungement

For whatever reason many folks are under the impression that a criminal conviction can be or will be expunged or sealed after some finite period of time.  Nothing could be farther from the truth.  Whether the accused has entered a guilty plea (i.e. I did it and I am ready to take responsibility for doing it), a nolo contendere plea aka nolo plea (i.e. I am not contesting the evidence the state will offer to the judge), an Alford plea (i.e. I am not guilty, but having looked at the evidence against me, I think it is in my best interest to enter a guilty plea), or a first offender plea (i.e. this is the first trouble I have ever been in), the arrest and disposition of the case will be available for all to see, forever.  

    Expungement only becomes a possibility when someone is trying to get an “arrest” off of his/her record, not a “conviction”.  In Georgia, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 controls expungements. An arrest expungement is fairly simple if an individual has been arrested, and: (1) is released by the arresting agency prior to the case being  referred to the prosecuting attorney (i.e. District Attorney or Solicitor General); or (2) the prosecuting attorney dismisses the charges without seeking an indictment or filing an accusation. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37(d)(1).  In effect the statute views the arrest as a mistake, and as such it should not remain on the person’s criminal history.

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About Me

I hung a shingle in February 2000, because I saw that individuals charged with criminal offenses were being underserved by the attorneys practicing criminal law. Since February 2000, I have represented more than two thousand criminal clients. I only practice criminal law, but I do everything from violations of probation to Supreme Court appeals. There are few attorneys under the age of sixty that have my level of experience. I have tried more than two hundred major felony jury trials. I have tried more than fifty misdemeanor jury trials. In Philadelphia as a prosecutor, I tried more than two thousand bench trials. I have conducted more than three thousand preliminary hearings and bond hearings. Yet, I still have the energy at forty-five to serve my current clients. There is nothing that will occur in a courtroom that I have not experienced before. When you are looking for an attorney, experience is everything.