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In some cases, passengers can help a defendant’s case. For instance if the arresting officer smelled alcohol or marijuana coming from the car, the defendant can argue that the odor came from the passenger, not from them. This would mean that the police did not have “probable cause” to...
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It seems simple enough and you are thinking about handling it yourself without the help of a DUI lawyer? Can you? You can usually represent yourself in a DUI case. You are considered a “pro se” defendant when you are not represented by a DUI defense attorney. Oftentimes, a particular ...
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informally done in state court. I've had cases where the jury comes back and says, 'guilty,' and the judge thanks the jury, and excuses them, and says, 'Let's sentence the defendant right now," said Levin. "Obviously, everything's a little different about this case than the typical...
(b) Exception.In a criminal case, an expert witness must not state an opinion about whether the defendant did or did not have a mental state or condition that constitutes an element of the crime charged or of a defense. Those matters are for the trier of fact alone. ...
The ultimate goal for anyone who has been arrested is to get out of jail as soon as possible. One of the first things that a defendant should do to be released is to contact a trusted local bail bonds company to help him with the bail if he can’t pay the amount on his own. ...
The penalties for felony convictions in Georgia can be quite severe, depending on the nature of the offense and the defendant’s prior criminal history. Some of the penalties may include: Prison sentences: Felony convictions may result in a minimum of one year of imprisonment, with some offenses...
John Thompson, an intoxicated person sitting behind the wheel sleeping while the engine runs is considered drunk driving. The appellate court decision noted that a DWI charge does not require the prosecutor to prove the defendant was driving to convict them. As a matter of fact, the court ...