Author Archives: Jay Butchko
I Am Facing Georgia Shoplifting Charges – What Does that Mean?
When people think about shoplifting, they often imagine someone taking an item and slipping it into a bag or a pocket before leaving without paying. While it’s true that this is a good example of shoplifting, it is not the only form that this offense can take. What is Shoplifting? In Georgia, a person… Read More »
What is Theft by Taking?
In Georgia, all theft crimes fall under the general category of Theft by Taking, a term that many other states refer to as larceny. A wide range of offenses can be charged as theft by taking, including unlawfully taking someone else’s property, unlawfully appropriating someone’s property, purposely adversely possessing another person’s property, and even… Read More »
Breath Test Results Are Often Inaccurate
Many people assume that the results of breathalyzer tests conducted by police officers after a DUI stop are always correct. This, however, isn’t necessarily true. In fact, inaccurate results are alarmingly common, as there are a number of factors that can affect the accuracy of these tests. What are Roadside Breath Tests? Roadside breath… Read More »
How Intoxication Levels Can Affect Your Georgia DUI Charge
Most people are aware that ingesting alcohol can impair their judgment, which in turn can make it a lot more dangerous to get behind the wheel. Many, however, are unaware of how blood alcohol content works and how intoxication levels can affect a person’s ability to drive and even affect his or her DUI… Read More »
Will My Insurance Rates Go Up After a DUI in Georgia?
DUI convictions come with serious criminal penalties, including jail time, fines, and a driver’s license suspension. There are, however, a number of indirect consequences of such a conviction, including the increasing of insurance rates for the same type and amount of coverage. Read on to learn more about how DUIs can impact your own… Read More »
Social Media and Your Georgia DUI Case
Social media platforms have become an integral part of many of our lives, making it easier than ever to remain in contact with family and friends, communicate with people around the world, and share our experiences. Social media use, however, can even impact how legal cases, including DUI charges, unfold. Social Media as Evidence… Read More »
Is Driving Under the Influence a Felony Offense in Georgia?
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in all 50 states and while many people assume that such an offense is only charged as a driving infraction or a misdemeanor, the reality is that a DUI can result in a felony conviction. If you were arrested for driving under the influence… Read More »
The Indirect Repercussions of a Cobb County DUI Conviction
In Georgia, being convicted of a DUI comes with severe penalties, including jail time, hefty fines, and a driver’s license suspension. These are not, however, the only consequences of a DUI conviction in Georgia, where such a charge goes on a person’s criminal record. This in turn, can have unforeseen short and long-term repercussions,… Read More »
What is the Legal Blood Alcohol Limit in Georgia?
In Georgia, as in the rest of the U.S., the legal blood alcohol limit (BAC) for drivers is .08 percent. This does not mean, however, that a person with a BAC below this amount cannot be charged with driving under the influence. In fact, we receive calls all the time from those who have… Read More »
Marijuana Possession Charges in Cobb County
In Georgia, those who are accused of marijuana possession could face either misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the amount seized and whether the person was accused of simple possession or possession with intent to distribute. Read on to learn more about these kinds of drug possession cases. Misdemeanor Possession Charges Under Georgia law,… Read More »