Category: Georgia Traffic Tickets
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Lesser Included Offenses – What They are and Why You Might Need Them
You may have heard the phrase “lesser included offense” on television or in movies – whether in a fiction show or a documentary covering a criminal court case. You might be wondering, do we have those in Georgia? We absolutely do. You might also wonder – do they apply to traffic tickets? And again –…
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Bench Trial vs. Jury Trial
Today, we’re going to look at when you might want to have a bench trial in your Georgia traffic ticket case, versus having a jury trial. Let’s get started. What is a trial? A trial in a traffic ticket case is where the police say you broke a traffic law, but you don’t believe that…
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Common Traffic Ticket Concerns in Georgia
Here’s some common questions and concerns about Traffic Tickets in Georgia, to help you understand what practically happens when you get a traffic ticket or citation. Can I get my case thrown out? The only times you can get your case thrown out is if the police didn’t do their job right – and you…
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What is Failure to Appear (FTA) Status
Failure to Appear (FTA) status in court is when an individual fails to show up for their appointed court date. This usually happens because the individual forgot their court date, didn’t know their court date, or simply chose not to appear. If an individual doesn’t comply with the terms set forth in their FTA notice,…
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How points affect your license in Georgia
If a Georgia license holder incurs traffic violations, points are added to their license based on the severity of the offense. More points lead to license suspension and a higher insurance premium. What to watch for License Suspension License suspension in Georgia happens when a driver earns 15 points within 24 months. Although, with the…