Georgia Criminal Defense

An arrest in Georgia for a felony, misdemeanor, DUI or any violation is always a serious matter. A. Bishop Law, Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers in Gainesville, GA, understand how critical it is that their clients are aware of their Constitutional rights.

We realize that being arrested in Georgia is probably the most difficult time of a client’s life, not only for them but for their family as well. If you need a lawyer in Georgia, our skilled Georgia criminal lawyers strategically handle every client’s case and work hard to protect their rights.

Please take a moment to browse through our articles and videos for information to help you better understand the criminal court process. If you have an urgent matter, don’t hesitate to call us immediately.

Under 21 and Facing A DUI Charge in Georgia

annebishop July 15, 2016 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI

View More DUI Articles A Georgia DUI under 21Â isÂ very serious and the punishment under the law reflects this severity. Where a BAC of .08 grams is the typical mark for determining DUI for drivers over 21, drivers under 21…
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Georgia Limited License for 2nd DUI Conviction in 5 Years

annebishop July 15, 2016 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI

View More DUI Articles Until 2013, a driver with multiple DUI convictions within a 5 year period was forced to undergo a mandatory 18 month hardÂ suspension. A hard suspension is one that cannot be reduced regardless of the…
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Traffic Law Attorney Explains Common Georgia Driver’s License Mistakes

annebishop December 10, 2015 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A car driving down the road with trees in the background.

View More Criminal Defense Articles A simple thing like not renewing your license before it expires can be overlooked. (We know you are going to double-check now!)Â Buying a new home just down the street and not changing your…
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I Just Want My Case Dismissed: Probable Cause Versus Reasonable Doubt

annebishop December 9, 2015 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

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View More Criminal Defense Articles The main confusion in just wanting to get a case dismissed seems to arise with the confusion regarding the Legal Standard for Arrest versus the Legal Standard for Conviction; Probable Cause versus Beyond a…
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Hall County Attorney Discusses Georgia Arrest for DUI Prescription Drugs

annebishop November 13, 2015 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI

View More DUI Articles DUI Drugs Charge Includes Legally Prescribed Medications There is often a misconception about how a person might be charged with DUI.Â If you ask, many people will tell you that you get charged with a…
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Braselton Municipal Court Ticket in Georgia

annebishop March 12, 2014 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

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View More Criminal Defense Articles Braselton Municipal CourtÂ is the City Court that prosecutes misdemeanors, such as an arrest for a DUI, Speeding Tickets, Misdemeanor Marijuana, etc. that occur in with in the City Limits of Braselton, Georgia. Â Braselton…
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Dahlonega Municipal Court Georgia Ticket

annebishop March 12, 2014 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

View More Criminal Defense Articles Dahlonega Municipal Court is located in DahlonegaÂ City Hall. Â The Municipal Court handles Under 21 Minor in Possession of Alcohol arrests, Speeding Tickets, DUI’s, Shoplifting charges and other misdemeanor infractions. Â Dahlonega Municipal Court is a…
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DUI Expert Witnesses in Georgia

annebishop March 10, 2014 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI

When the need for an expert arises, our firm can choose from previously consulted with independent experts to evaluate a case. These experts were formerly in law enforcement and worked as trainers for DUI officers. Our DUI expert witnesses…
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DUI in Georgia: Prescription Drugs & Drugged Driving

annebishop February 25, 2014 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI

Â Â View More Georgia DUI Articles In DUI Detection, police are trained to spot both alcohol DUI’s and Drug related DUI’s and know the differences. Whether you are medically impaired or under the influence of drugs other than alcohol, police…
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Criminal Plea Hearing in Georgia

annebishop February 12, 2014 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense

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View More Criminal Defense Articles Be On Time: Â Make sure you show up early to the courthouse.Â When the attorney arrives at the courthouse they will begin negotiations with the prosecutor or solicitor to hopefully receive a favorable outcome for…
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