Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Accused of Driving Under the Influence and Causing a Serious Injury in Georgia?
Any type of DUI offense is penalized harshly in Georgia, with consequences ranging from fines of up to $1,000, a driver’s license suspension, and up to one year of imprisonment. The punishment for those who are accused of committing an aggravated DUI, however, are even more severe. This includes situations where a person has… Read More »
3 Situations That Could Result in Georgia Drug Trafficking Charges
In Georgia, when a person is found in possession of a certain amount of a controlled substance, he or she could face more than just charges of drug possession, but could also be accused of drug trafficking. This is an important distinction because trafficking charges come with much harsher penalties, including up to 30… Read More »
What is Georgia’s 3-Hour DUI Rule?
In Georgia, there are a couple of different ways that a person can be charged with driving under the influence. One is known as the driving under the influence (DUI) per se rule and it applies in cases where a driver’s test results reveal that he or she has a blood alcohol concentration of… Read More »
I Was Charged With an Aggravated DUI in Cobb County- What Does that Mean?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Georgia, but the situation can become even more severe when a person is facing charges of aggravated DUI. In most cases, these charges are levied due to high blood alcohol concentration (BAC), but this is not the only factor that can lead to more… Read More »
Am I Guilty of DUI if I Fail a Field Sobriety Test in Cobb County?
Although standardized field sobriety testing has become common across Georgia (and the U.S. in general) as a way to determine whether a person was under the influence while driving, it remains an extremely controversial issue. This is because failing a field sobriety test doesn’t necessarily prove that a person was intoxicated, as a definitive… Read More »
Are You Facing Cocaine Trafficking Charges in Cobb County?
Under Georgia law, those who are found in possession of a certain amount of a controlled substance can be charged with drug trafficking. While all drug charges should be taken seriously, allegations of trafficking should be given additional weight, as penalties for a conviction are extremely severe. Moreover, judges are required in trafficking cases… Read More »
Allegations of Trafficking in Methamphetamine in Cobb County
Drug trafficking is one of the most serious offenses that a person can be charged with in Georgia. Those convicted face a minimum prison sentence of between ten and 25 years, so it’s important for those who have been accused of engaging in trafficking, to start working with an attorney who can help them… Read More »
Possession of Cocaine in Cobb County
In Georgia, all drug crimes are punished heavily, but those involving Schedule I and II drugs are penalized particularly harshly. As a Schedule II drug, cocaine falls under this category, which means that it is illegal to purchase, possess, or have under one’s control. Those who are found to have violated this law face… Read More »
Possession of Methamphetamine in Cobb County
Possession of methamphetamine is a serious crime in Georgia, where a person could be charged with a felony, even for a first time offense. In fact, those in possession of more than 28 grams can expect their charges to be elevated to a trafficking offense, which comes with even more severe penalties. Because these… Read More »
Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Distribute in Cobb County
In Georgia, to convict someone of drug possession, the state need only prove that the accused intended the substance in question for personal use. This alone, is a serious offense. However, if a certain amount is found in a person’s possession, prosecutors can try to establish that he or she is guilty of intending… Read More »