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Forsyth County Criminal Lawyer

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If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense in North Georgia, including Cumming and the surrounding areas, you may feel overwhelmed and worried about your future. Many people are unsure of where to turn or who to trust to ensure that their rights are protected and their freedoms defended. I am Andrew J. Richman, criminal defense attorney in Georgia, and I can help you if you face charges in Cumming.

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Meet AJ Richman

As a member of the Georgia Bar, Mr. Richman has represented thousands of cases including DUI, BUI, underage drinking, drugs, domestic violence, and probation violations.

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Reversed – Fleeing and Eluding Statute Not Followed Precisely

On January 28, 2025, in Chambers v. State (2025), the Supreme Court of Georgia addressed the central part of the Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer statute – OCGA § 40-6-395(a). The statute reads as follows: It shall be unlawful for any driver of a vehicle willfully to fail or refuse to bring…

Georgia Supreme Court Issues Brand New Ruling on Early Probation Termination (aka Behavior Incentive Dates – “BID”)

On February 18, 2025, the Georgia Supreme Court issued a new decision in Clark v. The State, a case that clarified the role of the Department of Community Supervision (DCS) in notifying courts about probation termination eligibility. The Court held: While DCS has a mandatory obligation to provide notice under OCGA § 17-10-1(a)(1)(B), a failure…

DUI Search Warrants for Blood Must Specify What The Cops Are Looking For: Drugs or Alcohol.

In State v. Johnson, the Georgia Court of Appeals reinforced the principle that search warrants must be specific in their scope and cannot be broadly interpreted to authorize additional searches beyond what was originally permitted. In this case, the court ruled that a search warrant obtained to test a driver’s blood for alcohol cannot be…

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AJ was very helpful and incredibly responsive with developments in my case. He was knowledgeable and very helpful throughout the process. AJ was successful in receiving the best possible outcome for my case.

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Cumming, GA 30040

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