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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…

In Flores-Avila v. The State, the Georgia Court of Appeals reversed Rene Flores-Avila’s convictions for aggravated sexual battery and child molestation. This was a case about Improper Bolstering, which means a witness vouches for another’s credibility or gives an opinion on truthfulness. For example, “I believe Witness A” or “Witness B is telling the truth”…

There is a case pending in the United States Supreme Court that intersects the Second Amendment with domestic violence laws. This case is pivotal for anyone with a domestic violence conviction or a Temporary Protective Order aka Restraining Order, as it could reshape the legal landscape regarding firearm possession rights. The case is United States…

Google Maps is a widely used mapping service that helps us navigate, explore new places, and find local businesses. If you let Google track you, this feature is a great way to go back in time and see where you were, where you drove, and what you did. But did you know that you can…

Recently, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 319 (SB 319), the bill which allows people to carry weapons without permits. The Georgia State Senate passed a final version of the gun law 34-23 on party lines. Thanks to SB 319, individuals wanting to carry a concealed weapon don’t need to get a license from their…

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 display a high level of merit and are considered to be in “the top of their field.” This is the 13th annual Legal Elite…

My clients are unique. Each of them has a different story; a different case; a different dilemma. And, each of them will have a different outcome. Guaranteed. They need my full attention. Ever since I became a prosecutor, I was always amazed by how and why certain attorneys were able to sign clients. Certainly it…