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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 advice to marijuana businesses on how to operate. Now, this advice is no longer allowed, and lawyers will…

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 capita than any other state. To complicate matters more, Georgia doesn’t have a cap for probation sentences, leaving some individuals sentenced…

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 before a magistrate judge for what’s called a First Appearance hearing. This hearing can happen anytime after an arrest has been made but usually…

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 to virtual hearings. Unlike ordinary court where all you needed to do was show up in court for the hearing, there…

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, but hope you are going to be released. Then, you discover that the courts have discovered an…

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 taken down. They may have your picture, your name, birthdate, and arrest date. You shouldn’t have to do it…

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 than practice, is the issue of succession. If the President were to die while in office, the Vice President would take office. But what…

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 guilty) is much, much lower than the criminal standard. In other words, it is much easier to be found responsible under Title IX for committing…

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 the delivery of liquor, wine and beer, easing alcohol purchase restrictions in Georgia. Customers in the area can buy alcohol from bars, restaurants,…

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 Act signed by Governor Kemp protects individuals and entities against COVID-19 exposure and negligence claims until July 2021. Under this Act, businesses cannot be held…