Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Smyrna Man Allegedly Struck Police Cruiser While Driving Under the Influence
A 41-year-old Smyrna resident is accused of operating a 2010 white Toyota Camry while under the influence of alcohol. He is further accused of striking a marked Cobb County Police patrol vehicle on I-75 South after Windy Hill on Dec. 7 at 10:14 p.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police… Read More »
A Smyrna, GA DUI Attorney Discusses the Validity of Field Sobriety Tests
When it comes to DUI in the State of Georgia, you can be convicted on circumstantial evidence alone due to Georgia’s DUI less safe statute. In that case, the arresting officer could use evidence that you failed a field sobriety test as proof that you are unsafe to drive. However, these tests are not… Read More »
Over Thanksgiving, 425 People Charged on Suspicion of DUI; 6 Fatal Traffic Incidents in Cobb County
The Thanksgiving holiday travel period resulted in the deaths of 17 people and injuries to nearly 265 people throughout the State of Georgia. In addition, more than 425 people were charged on suspicion of driving under the influence, the Georgia State Patrol said in its latest report. Seventeen fatal crashes occurred this holiday travel… Read More »
Kennesaw Man Charged with Trafficking Marijuana and Other Drugs
Police are accusing a 53-year-old Kennesaw man of possessing pounds of drugs and several firearms. According to police, the suspect was found in possession of 17.5 pounds of alprazolam pills and 1,309.1 grams of marijuana, which were found in multiple baggies along with scales and packaging. Police also found 7.12 pounds of THC cartridges… Read More »
Marietta Lawmaker Accused of DUI After Hitting Cyclist
A Marietta legislator was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and failure to obey a traffic control device in August after he hit a bicyclist with his vehicle, according to the Georgia State Patrol. State Representative Devan Seabaugh was driving on Memorial Drive at Park Avenue in Fulton County at around 9… Read More »
120 Grams of Fentanyl Seized After Traffic Stop
Two men are in jail after a traffic stop led to a major drug seizure in Roswell recently. According to police, it was just after 1:30 on Monday afternoon when detectives with the Roswell Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit said they spotted a car leaving a hotel that had a history of drug activity…. Read More »
Traffic Stop Reveals Existence of Meth Lab in Marietta, GA
Police say that a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a large methamphetamine conversion lab in a residential neighborhood in Marietta. The lab was found near multiple elementary schools. The lab was uncovered by DEA Atlanta special agents and task force officers following the traffic stop. Authorities announced the arrest of three… Read More »
FAQs About Cobb County Shoplifting Charges
While a shoplifting charge may seem relatively straightforward, the reality is that the severity of this kind of charge can vary a lot depending on the circumstances, including the accused’s prior criminal record and the value of the goods that were allegedly taken. To help give you a better idea of the penalties that… Read More »
Types of Probation Violations in Cobb County
In Georgia, when someone is convicted of committing certain crimes, that person is often allowed to serve his or her sentence outside of jail in exchange for adhering to certain conditions, an option known as probation. Those who violate those terms risk severe consequences, including incarceration, which is why it’s so important for probationers… Read More »
What Happens if I Violate Probation in Cobb County?
Many defendants who are accused of committing a criminal offense are able to avoid incarceration by pleading guilty to a lesser charge. In these cases, judges often sentence the defendant to a term of probation, which is an alternative to jail time, wherein a defendant agrees to abide by specific restrictions for a set… Read More »