In Georgia, any person arrested and charged with an offense will be prosecuted in one of four (4) types of courts: The prosecution of a charge depends on the category of the offense and the jurisdiction in which the alleged offense was committed. Municipal and State Courts in Georgia Municipal (city courts) and state courts…
I’ve been arrested! What’s my next move? Being arrested can be stressful and confusing. Our job as criminal defense lawyers is to help you in knowing how and when to fight back after you’re arrested in Georgia. An arrest is the first part in a long and sometimes confusing series of events. Certified officers in…
Every person arrested and charged with an offense in the State of Georgia will follow the same basic procedure. Broadly, the criminal process begins with an arrest. The state will follow two different procedures when accusing a person depending on the crime alleged. For most offenses, an accusation will come in the form of a…