Criminal Defense Dekalb County: Dekalb District Attorney’s Office Seeks Death Penalty for Decatur Murders
The Dekalb District Attorney’s Office announced they would seek the death penalty for Aeman Presley for two murders in the city of Decatur and unincorporated Dekalb County. Mr. Presley is indicted and arrested by Dekalb County authorities for murders that appear to have no clear murder or prior relationship. Aeman Presley is also facing murder indictments from the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office for related murders that occurred in metropolitan Atlanta.
DUI Drugs: NHTSA Study Driving Stoned is much safer than driving drunk
A recent study released by National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration NHTSA shows that drivers who use marijuana are no more likely to wreck than a sober driver. The state of Georgia criminalizes driving under the influence of drugs. It is a separate and distinct crime from DUI alcohol. To see more about Georgia’s DUI laws click here.
If you are facing a DUI alcohol or drugs charge click here for help.
Sex Crimes: City of Johns Creek Performs Massive Sex Crime Sting
The City of Johns Creek Police Department relapsed news they arrested numerous prostitutes, pimps, and johns in a planned sting. The Department placed false ads on the site Backpage. When persons responded to the ads the Police Department charged them.
Hit and Run Driver Arrested and Charged in Decatur Municipal Court
Decatur Police charged a local man in a Hit and Run in Decatur occurring earlier this year. To see more from Decatur Metro click here. Hit Run is a serious traffic offense. Generally speaking the repercussions for this charged is jail time, usually around ten days, a license suspension, probation, and in any civil litigation Defendant’s are subject to a punitive damage, award in addition to any other civil claims from a general car wreck. To review the Official Code of Georgia for your self click here.
If you are facing serious criminal charges click here for help.
MADD: What is Blood Alcohol Content
Mothers against Drunk Drivers recently published an excellent article on what is blood alcohol content. The article does an excellent job of describing blood alcohol content, how it causes drivers difficulties when operating this influence, and strategies for remaining a sober driver.
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Survey
A new survery was just released by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers showing society views on choosing a designated driver and preventing DUI drivers on the road has shifted. The survey found that most persons use a designated driver because the want to keep themselves and others safe. The significant penalties for a DUI arrest were less of a factor than originally thought. To learn more about the survey about Drunk Driving Click here.
Andrew Lynch Awarded Super Lawyer’s Rising Legal Star Status 2015
Andrew Lynch was awarded the status of Super Lawyer’s Rising Star 2015 for the area of Criminal Defense. This award is only given to the top 2.5% of lawyers throughout the county. Click here to see more.
“Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.”
Atlanta Municipal Court Warrant Amnesty Program
Atlanta Municipal Court: Warrant Amnesty Program Now!
As of today, February 2nd, 2015, the warrant amnesty program for City of Atlanta has begun. This will be in effect from February 3rd, 2015 to March 27th, 2015. All active warrants issued by the City of Atlanta before November 18th, 2015 will be be canceled. If you had an active warrant out, now is the time to act and get rid of your charges. Many people with warrants want to go to the courthouse to settle their cases, but are afraid of going in for fear that they will be arrested and put in jail upon arrival. You do not necessarily have to have committed a serious crime to have a warrant issued. A common situation is “failure to appear”, which could have been caused by something as harmless as forgetting to go to court for a speeding ticket.
Luckily now is an excellent time to deal with this. For the next eight weeks, you can go to the Atlanta Municipal Courthouse at 150 Garnett Street, to settle your case. The courthouse will be open from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. For those who cannot make it at those times, the court will be open on Saturday, March 21st, starting at 10:00 AM, for people to seek resolutions. You can either register online or in person.
If you live out of town, and need to follow up with this by doing a “plea in abstentia”, or are uncomfortable going on your own, hiring an attorney will be the most effective way to deal with this. The Lynch Law Group has much experience in dealing with this court and these warrants. Click below for additional information.
To Blow or Not to Blow: How does a refusal affect me at trial of my DUI at Trial?
Many people debating to fight a DUI case in court wonder how, if at all, my refusal of the state sanctioned test of my blood, breath, or urine for alcohol or drugs will affect them at trial. The short answer is, your trial judge will charge your jury that a refusal of the state requested test of your blood alcohol content is an inference that alcohol would have been present but not that you were impaired. In non lawyer terms, it will be legally inferred you did consume alcohol, but the state does not get the inference that you were impaired or “drunk” on the alcohol. The judge will also tell your jury that the test is voluntary and you do not have to consent to the officer’s requested test.
Mann 4 Sheriff: Campaign to Keep Jeff Mann Sheriff of Dekalb County
Our office would like to take a moment and acknowledge current Dekalb County Sheriff Jeff Mann, who is running as the incumbent on May 20th. Sheriff Mann is a genuinely kind man who has served our community well for years.
Last night Andrew and many others from the Dekalb County legal community hosted an event for Sheriff Mann at Manuel’s Tavern.
Anyone who would like to learn more about Sheriff Mann please go to his website or Facebook page.
Please get out and vote for Sheriff Mann on May 20th!
