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Posted on Sep 7, 2021
Almost every day, I get questions like: "Will the DUI be on my record?" "The charges were thrown out, but will the case still show up on my criminal history?" "I used first ...
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Posted on Jul 16, 2021
Well, sorry, As of July 2021, I cannot answer that. The Supreme Court of Georgia recently denied a motion by the State Bar to amend Rule 1.2 that would have allowed lawyers in Georgia to provide legal ...
Continue reading "How Can You Run a Marijuana Business?" »
Posted on Jul 13, 2021
One of every 18 Georgians is on probation. This equates to more than 200,000 people on probation in the state. Despite efforts for reform in 2017, Georgia still has more citizens on probation per ...
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Posted on Jul 9, 2021
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARINGS IN GEORGIA Imagine this: You, your family, or your friend get arrested. What happens now? Well, in Georgia, once someone is arrested on criminal charges, they will appear ...
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Posted on Nov 11, 2020
Since the onset of the worldwide pandemic, most institutions have had to resort to remote work. Courtroom hearings have not been spared either. Now, the legal fraternity and the public has to get used ...
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Posted on Nov 8, 2020
In life, bad things happen to good people. Let's say that you were picked up in Georgia for a DUI or some other minor offense. You show up in court, expecting to get a fine and other penalties, ...
Continue reading "Extradition - What Is It and What Does It Mean for You?" »
Posted on Nov 1, 2020
Legal issues are always troublesome. It is made worse by websites that attempt to profit from your misfortune. They grab your mugshot and post it publicly, in the hopes that you will pay to have it ...
Continue reading "How to Get Your Mugshot Removed from the Internet" »
Posted on Oct 6, 2020
In times of political and societal turmoil, the government is prepared to keep functioning should the worst happen. One issue that has caused some debate, though thankfully largely in theory rather ...
Continue reading "Presidential Succession: Who Gets the Office after the V.P.?" »
Posted on Sep 27, 2020
College campuses all over the country are required to change the way they investigate sexual assaults on college campuses. However, the standard of proof to find a student "responsible" (aka ...
Continue reading "Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault cases - New Updates to Know About" »
Posted on Sep 22, 2020
Georgians now have the legal right to have their favorite alcoholic beverages delivered to their doorsteps albeit with a couple of restrictions. Georgia Governor Kemp signed HB 879 into law to enable ...
Continue reading "Home Booze Delivery: Easing Alcohol Purchase Restrictions in Georgia" »
Posted on Sep 17, 2020
Health care, businesses and more are winning with Georgia's Covid-19 Business Safety Act as the law is based on increasing flexibility for essential care and assistance during the pandemic. The ...
Continue reading "COVID-19 Pandemic: Giving Businesses in Georgia Legal Immunity" »
Posted on Apr 3, 2020
You can now take your Defensive Driving or DUI School class online, remotely, from your house. The providers are using Skype, Zoom, Web Ex, and other web services to deliver you the knowledge and ...
Continue reading "New Rules for your Defensive Driving and DUI School classes" »
Posted on Jan 1, 2020
A New Seat Belt Law Might Come into Effect in 2020 It’s a battle that no one wants to face: one between trial lawyers, car crash victims, and car insurance companies. The question is whether a ...
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Posted on Dec 18, 2019
On December 11, 2019, members of the Georgia Legislature met to discuss a hot topic: Gambling. No, they weren’t shooting dice in the corner of the room (at least, I hope not!). They were ...
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Posted on Nov 26, 2019
This year, the Georgia Legislature may pass a bill to end what is known as “spoofing.” What is spoofing you say? Telemarketers use “spoofing” technology to contact consumers. ...
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Posted on Nov 14, 2019
On October 10, 2019, authorities charged Matthew Wolfe, Ruben “Andre” Garcia, Michael Pratt, and Valorie Moser with crimes involving pornography website Girls Do Porn (GDP). Along with the ...
Continue reading "Girls Do Porn Owners Charged with Sexual Assault and Sex Trafficking" »
Posted on Sep 30, 2019
The Digital Recognition Network (DRN) Can Track Every Move You Make. And it will find you using something similar to Google Maps! The Digital Recognition Network is a privately funded network that ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2019
The Gwinnett County Metro Police will halt all marijuana prosecutions at this time. Since May 10, when the Hemp Farming Act law was made official in Georgia since there has been no tested way to tell ...
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Posted on May 13, 2018
Georgia has enacted a new law that directly affects Criminal Bond Orders on Family Violence and Civil Family Violence Orders. These are commonly called “no contact provisions” and ...
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Posted on Apr 2, 2018
A few years ago, Georgia implemented a “no texting while driving” law. Unfortunately, there were way too many loopholes in it and officers were unable to prove drivers were actually ...
Continue reading "Georgia's new Distracted Driving Law" »
Posted on Oct 12, 2017
Jeff Langley, the Enotah Circuit District Attorney, is no longer permitted to prosecute Jonathon Morgan due to a breach of client-attorney confidentiality. Jonathon Morgan, a client of Attorney Andrew ...
Continue reading "Enotah DA Disqualified from Man's Case Due to Attorney Richman's Quick Thinking" »
Posted on Mar 8, 2016
Attorney AJ Richman was listed in Georgia Trend as a 2015 Legal Elite Attorney, showcasing his dedication and excellence in criminal defense. The prestigious title is given to legal professionals who ...
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Posted on Oct 30, 2015
In a case which has just recently come to a close, a Richman Law Firm client was acquitted of all felony charges of impersonating a police officer. This case was a highly satisfying victory for our ...
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Posted on Aug 13, 2015
At the end of August, the State Bar of Georgia will host the 5 th Annual DUI Training Super Symposium, the largest DUI seminar in the state. I am proud to announce that I have been selected to teach ...
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Posted on Jul 13, 2015
Its official — after a vote on Thursday, July 2, Dawson County adults can now be fined for knowingly hosting underage drinkers. This makes Dawson County the second in the state with such an ...
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