Monthly Archives: December 2023
Can You Withdraw a Guilty Plea to a Criminal Charge in Georgia?
Most criminal prosecutions in Georgia result in some form of plea bargain. Typically, the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some consideration from the prosecution, such as a lesser charge or a joint sentencing recommendation. In other cases, a defendant may simply decide they wish to accept responsibility and enter a guilty… Read More »
Can I Go to Jail for an Open Container Violation in Georgia?
You know that drinking and driving is illegal in Georgia. But did you know it is also illegal for a driver or a passenger to even possess an open container of alcohol while a vehicle is on the road? Georgia’s “open container” laws are actually more complicated than you might think. And in some… Read More »
What Is the Statute of Repose? And How Could It Affect My Georgia Personal Injury Claim?
Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations in personal injury cases. For example, if you are injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you typically have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit. If you wait past the two-year deadline, your case will likely be thrown… Read More »
How Much Uninsured Motorist Coverage Do You Have?
Georgia is a fault-based state with respect to car accidents. In simple terms, if you are injured in a crash caused by a negligent driver, you can seek compensation from that driver–or, more commonly, from their insurance company. All Georgia drivers must carry a minimum amount of insurance coverage that covers both bodily liability… Read More »