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Georgia Criminal Law, Explained
The criminal justice system can be complicated. Marietta criminal defense attorney Austin Nelson helps break down down legal issues and concepts that matter to you.
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What a Plea Actually Means in a Cobb County Criminal Case
People tend to think there are two ways to answer a criminal charge: guilty or not guilty. Georgia actually recognizes four, and the differences between them matter a lot more than most people realize, especially when it comes to what ends up on your record.
Courtroom Q&A
A series that walks through a Georgia criminal case one step at a time, for people who have never dealt with any of this before. Start at Part 1 or jump to where your case is now.
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Topics: Courtroom Q&A Know Your Rights Charges Explained Law Updates
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How Plea Negotiations Actually Work
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What an Indictment Actually Is in a Cobb County Criminal Case
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Preliminary Hearings and the Grand Jury
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A Court Date That Isn’t a Trial: What a Calendar Call Actually Is
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The Evidence Exchange No One Tells You About
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Georgia Just Changed the First Offender Act. Here’s What It Means
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Representing Yourself in a Criminal Case in Cobb County
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Bond, Bail & Getting Out: What Actually Happens After an Arrest
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Can the Police Search Me or My Car Without a Warrant in Georgia?
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Know Your Rights This Fourth of July
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Your Miranda Rights, Explained
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First DUI in Cobb County? Here’s What Happens Next
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FAQ: What Is an Arraignment? (And What to Expect at Yours)
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No, Marijuana is not legal in Georgia
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Do I need a criminal defense attorney?
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Drug Penalties Explained: From Possession to Intent to Distribute
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What are terroristic threats?
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Georgia Rules on Hemp are Changing
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