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.

Seat Belt Law in Georgia: In a Truck? Buckle up!

annebishop October 4, 2012 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia Safety Ideas, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law Seat Belt Law Georgia Truck

A red truck with its windshield smashed in.

View More Safety Articles Until 2010, people who drove or rode in the front seat of pickup trucks on Georgia roads did not have to wear a seat belt. With the revision of the Georgia seat belt safety law O.C.G.A.…
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Hall County State Court Courthouse in Georgia

annebishop August 4, 2012 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

A large brick building with many windows and a walkway.

Â View More Criminal Defense Articles Hall County State Court is the Court that handles misdemeanor violations (DUI, speeding tickets, marijuana, etc.) that occur in Hall County, Georgia. Â Hall County State Court is located on the first floor of the…
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Helen Georgia Municipal Court Ticket

annebishop June 4, 2012 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia DUI

A large building with a red roof and white trim.

Â View More Criminal Defense Articles Helen Municipal Court is located in Helen City Hall. Â In White County, Georgia, The City of Helen is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful mountains and the alpine themed architecture. Â Helen, Georgia has…
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Tips To Avoid A Criminal Charge This New Years Eve

annebishop December 31, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense Georgia new years eve arrest

A bunch of fireworks that are in the air

View More Criminal Defense Articles As a Hall County Lawyers, our firm represents clients who have experienced a DUI arrest or other violations due to New Years Eve celebrations. We understand that it isn’t something someone intentionally sets out to…
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Georgia Magistrate Court: Gainesville GA Lawyer Discusses Civil & Criminal Justice in the Court System

annebishop December 27, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense

View More Criminal Defense Articles The Georgia Magistrate Court has quite a bit of responsibilityÂ in the criminal justice and the civil justice process. Â This court handles criminal hearings and civil hearings regarding amounts up to $15,000.00 and in some specific…
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Helen GA Oktoberfest: What Police Will Be Looking For: Gainesville GA Attorney Explains

annebishop December 22, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense

A street with many shops and people walking on the sidewalk.

View More Criminal Defense Articles If you are going to be one of the Â thousands of people that will be in Helen, GA fromÂ September and October for Oktoberfest, Â it is important to remember that the last thing that you want…
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Calibration of Radar: Hall County Georgia Speeding Ticket Lawyer in Gainesville GA

annebishop December 18, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

View More Criminal Defense Articles One of the more common questions I receive on a Georgia Speeding Ticket, has to do with whether or not the officer showed them that the radar gun or speed gun is calibrated especially with…
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Georgia State Patrol Trooper Duties: Gainesville GA Hall County Lawyer Explains

annebishop December 16, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense

View More Criminal Defense Articles Georgia State Patrol, Â Georgia Highway Patrol, or also known as “troopers”, Â have three areas that differentiate them from other law enforcement: 1. They go through the standard trainingÂ that most law enforcement or all law enforcement…
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What is Georgia State Court?: Gainesville GA Lawyer Explains

annebishop December 14, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense

View More Criminal Defense Articles Not to be confused with Federal versus “State” Courts. Â In Georgia, there is actually a level called the State Courts of Georgia. Â The State Courts of Georgia have two primaryÂ responsibilities: 1. Misdemeanor Criminal trial, which…
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Georgia Probate & Recorders Court: Speeding Ticket & Traffic Ticket Court Appearance

annebishop December 13, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Criminal Defense, Georgia Speeding & Traffic Law

View More Criminal Defense Articles When someone has received a Georgia speeding ticket or another minor violation, it tells that person to appear in Probate or Recorder’s Court. Â Generally speaking, if it isÂ in a very busy area of the state,…
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