by Pete Wosnik | Jul 17, 2026 | Law
An arraignment does not automatically mean you are going to jail. Whether you stay in jail depends on what happens at your first appearance hearing, which is a separate step that usually comes before arraignment. If you were arrested with a warrant, you are entitled...
by Pete Wosnik | Jun 25, 2026 | Law
A Battery FVA charge in Georgia (meaning battery filed under the Family Violence Act) is identical to a standard battery except that it contains an additional family relationship element. Family Violence Act battery charges are common in Walton County and are taken...
by Pete Wosnik | Sep 23, 2025 | Law
Arraignment is the first formal step in the judicial process for misdemeanor cases. During your arraignment, you will receive a copy of the accusation against you. That is the formal document listing the charges that have been brought against you. The court will...
by Pete Wosnik | Mar 24, 2025 | Law
Expungement, known in Georgia as “record restriction,” is the process of removing a criminal conviction from someone’s publicly available criminal history. This means that a restricted charge will not show up on a background check to housing providers, employers, or...
by Pete Wosnik | Nov 28, 2023 | Law
One of the great conveniences of life is the ability to pull a cell phone from your pocket and be able to connect with other people and have access to a world of information from wherever you are. The use of cellphone technology in policing has become a significant...
by Pete Wosnik | Jul 28, 2021 | Law
Disorderly Conduct is the go-to citation for law enforcement officers when someone is being loud, disruptive, or rowdy, but hasn’t physically attacked anyone or damaged any property. Disorderly Conduct, commonly shortened to “DOC” is a misdemeanor in Georgia and, as...
