Informative Blog Posts About GA Traffic, DUI, Misdemeanor, Felony & Probation Violations

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In Fayette County Superior Court fighting my client's charges of obstruction of an officer, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana. On Wednesday, October 31, at 8:30 AM I appeared with my client in Fayette County Superior Court. We appeared there to enter a negotiated plea for my client. My client had been charged with obstruction of a law a enforcement officer, and charged with possession of methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana. Georgia code 16–10–24 states that, “who ever knowingly and willfully resists, obstructs, or opposes any law-enforcement officer in the lawful discharge of his duties, is guilty of obstruction.” Obstruction of justice can be a felony or a misdemeanor. My client was charged with felony obstruction. My client was also charged with possession of methamphetamine. Georgia code 16-13-30(D): Possession of methamphetamine is a felony and if convicted would carry a prison term of 5 to 30 years. My client was also charged with possession of marijuana less than 1oz. Georgia code 16–13–2, possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana, is usually charged as a misdemeanor and if convicted carries a penalty of imprisonment up to less than 12 months. I had previously over many months negotiated with the court over my client’s multiple charges. I got the court to agree to reduce the felony obstruction to misdemeanor obstruction, and to reduce the methamphetamine possession and marijuana possession, provided my client plaid guilty. At this time we were there to enter the negotiated plea. My client was sentenced to three years of probation with only the first 12 months or reporting. This is a tremendous victory for him. He is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, GA criminal defense and drug defense attorney Scott Miller.

Fighting client's marijuana charge in Sandy Springs Municipal Court. On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, I appeared with my client in the Sandy Springs Municipal Court. She had been charged with violating Georgia code 16-13-2, possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce. Georgia code 16-13-2(b) States that any person convicted of possession of marijuana, less than 1 ounce, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 12 months, or a fine not to exceed $1000, or both. After negotiations with the court, I was able to arrange with the prosecutor a pretrial diversion for my client. A pretrial diversion puts a hold on the prosecution of my client for six months. During the six months my client will have to complete the following in order to have the charge of marijuana possession dismissed: She is required to complete certain hours of community service. She is required to have a drug and alcohol evaluation and complete any treatment. She will be required to pay a fine. After successful completion of the requirements above within a period of six months, the marijuana possession charge will be dismissed.

Fighting client’s marijuana charge in Roswell City Court: On October 31, 2018, at 8:30 AM, I appeared with my client in the Roswell City Court. I was there to defend her against the charge of possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce. Georgia code 16-13-2(b) Says that anyone found guilty of this marijuana charge will be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months or a fine not to exceed $1000, or both. After considerable negotiation with the prosecutor, I was able to get the court to agree to a pretrial diversion, which is a hold and clear of six months on the client’s behalf. This pretrial diversion, hold and clear, provides my client six months to complete the following: Take a drug and alcohol evaluation and perform any required treatment. Complete community service hours and pay a fine in exchange for the dismissal of the case.

Fighting client’s marijuana charge in Sandy Springs Court On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 8:33 AM: I appeared with my client in the Sandy Springs Municipal Court. My client had been charged with possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce. Possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce is covered under O.C.G.A. 16-13-2(b). It states that a person charged with possession of marijuana, of 1 oz or less, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, or a fine not to exceed $1000, or both. Following considerable negotiation, I got the prosecutor to agree to allow my client a pretrial diversion. A pre-trial diversion is a hold and clear of six months. The six months will allow my client to complete community service hours, and complete a drug and alcohol evaluation, and complete a treatment program. At the end of six months, if all the requirements are met by my client, her case will be dismissed.

Fighting clients marijuana charge in Roswell, GA. On October 31, 2018, at 8:34 AM: I appeared with my client in the Roswell Municipal Court. I was there to defend her against a possession of marijuana charge. After considerable negotiation with a prosecutor, I was able to get the court to agree to a pretrial diversion. A pretrial diversion is a hold clear of six months on the client’s behalf. My client now has six months to perform the following: She must take a drug and alcohol evaluation and perform any require treatment. She must complete community service hours and pay a fine in exchange for a dismissal of this case. This is a very good out come for my client and she is thrilled with the results.

On Monday, September 24, 2018, I appeared with my 18 year old client and his parents in the Milton Municipal Court. My client had been charged with possession of marijuana, less than 1 ounce. This is a violation of GA criminal code 16-13–30. This code covers purchase, possession, and manufacture of a controlled substance. Possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor under code 16-13-2(B). It can be punished by a term of incarceration for not more than 12 months, or a fine not to exceed $1000, or both. Possession of marijuana more than 1 ounce is a felony and is punishable by incarceration of between 1 and 10 years.

Getting client’s probation violation dismissed in Atlanta Recently, I was in Atlanta Municipal Court to represent my client who had been charged with probation violation. My client had been previously found guilty of a drug violation and placed on probation by the court. My client had recently been in a situation where illegal drugs were in question. My client was at risk of serving the remainder of his probated sentence behind bars. If he was found guilty of probation violation, additional penalties would be added. After considerable negotiation with the prosecutor, I was able to get his probation violation charge dismissed. My client will be able to serve the remainder of his probated sentence outside of jail in the general population. This client is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia probation violation defense Attorney Scott Miller. 770-408-1001 www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

Fighting client’s drug possession charge in Milton, GA. On a Friday, I appeared with my client in the Milton, Georgia Municipal Court. She had been charged with marijuana possession. Following negotiation with the prosecutor, I was able to convince the court to dismiss my client’s charges after she completes drug and alcohol class and pays the court fine. This client is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia drug defense attorney Scott Miller. If you are facing drug charges or alcohol related charges, you may contact the Alpharetta, Georgia drug defense attorney Scott Miller for a free consultation. 770-408-1001 www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

Fighting client’s disorderly conduct charge in Alpharetta. On Tuesday, December 16, 2017, I appeared with my client in Alpharetta Municipal Court. My client had been arrested and charged disorderly conduct. I had previously negotiated with the Alpharetta prosecutor for a three month hold and clear for my client. A hold and clear can be interpreted as an earned dismissal. During the past 3 months, my client completed an anger management class, performed 25 hours of community service, and payed the court fine. I presented this to the court and the hold the case was closed. My client had earned a dismissal of the charges.