Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »