Anne Bishop, P. O. Box 313, Gainesville, GA 30503 [email protected] (770) 783-5296
View More Criminal Defense Articles During the First Appearance hearing, the Magistrate Judge will ask if the person arrested is requesting or denying their right to a Committal Hearing; also known as a Probable Cause hearing. It is essentially…
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View More DUI Articles Many times, in social settings and in our professional life, we are asked the penalties that could occur if someone drinks and drives. Â That question focuses on the DUI aspect of a case, but forgets about…
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View More Legal  Articles To become a lawyer in Georgia, most people know that a person has to graduate from law school, pass the bar exam and obtain a law license.  In addition, there is a yearly requirement for…
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View More Criminal Defense Articles In an effort to combat illegal drugs, the Georgia legislature has enacted many laws that result in a Georgia license suspension for any drug crime conviction. 1. Â No Driving Required: Even if you were…
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View More Criminal Defense Articles A common misconception regarding State and Federal crimes is that the Federal courts handle the more severe crimes and the State handles lesser crimes. Â This is not necessarily true. 1. Â Federal Courts Jurisdiction: Federal Courts…
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View More Articles Labor Day is the time for the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s initiative of “Hands Across the Border” DUI Enforcement Crackdown.  This campaign has three major aspects to it: 1. Public Relations: The Hands Across the…
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Fire is one of the most dangerous things that can happen on a boat.
View More Boating Articles With an Operating a Vessel Under the Influence (BUI) Conviction in Georgia, your boating privileges will be likely suspended for up to a year. Â Additionally, a BUI conviction will have similar sentencing requriements to a…
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View More Boating Articles The Constitution provides a tremendous level of privacy for someone’s home.  However, when you are in your car, that protection of privacy diminishes and if you are on a boat, the protection of privacy is even…
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View More Boating Articles Unlike driving a car, you are allowed to have an open container on a boat while operating it.  But, just like driving a car, you are not allowed to operate a boat while impaired by alcohol or…
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