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

2022 is a New Year, however the traffic tickets that you received in 2021 are probably still on your record, if you did not hire a traffic ticket defense attorney to represent you

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We are open and working remotely to defend you! Dear good friends, during these dark and trying times of self isolation and social distancing, we at the Law Office Of Scott Miller encourage you to continue with your protective measures and stay safe. This too shall pass and the world will return to normal. Although we are working from home and practicing social distancing, The Law Office Of Scott Miller is open and working hard to defend you, our clients, against all criminal and traffic charges. We are working hard with clients who need help with expungement. Our economy has taken a big hit, and many people have been laid off. Most of these people are looking for new jobs. Looking for a new job with a conviction on your record makes finding a job more difficult. I’ve been hard at work with a number of clients to get their previous charges expunged so they will have a clean record. If you are having difficulty finding a job because of previous legal problems, call the Alpharetta, Georgia Criminal Defense attorney Scott Miller at 770-408-1001 for a free consultation. www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

Georgia code 42-8-38, provides for arrest of a probationer for violation of the terms of probation. A probationer, accused of a violation of terms, may be arrested without a warrant and returned to the court granting the probation. The probationer is entitled to a hearing, and at that time the court may revoke, modify, or continue the probation. In this particular case, after lengthy negotiation with the court, I was able to get my client’s charge of probation violation dismissed. This means that my client will not return to jail and can continue to work at his job which is necessary to support his family. This is another very happy family client of the Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Milton, Johns Creek, probation violation defense attorney Scott Miller.

Fighting client’s obstruction and striking an officer charge. On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, I accompanied my client to the Fayette County superior court. My client was charged with obstruction and striking an officer, with felony obstruction for head-butting an officer, and also for possession of methamphetamine. I entered a plea for him of obstruction or hindering a law-enforcement officer, Georgia code 16-10-24. The penalty for violating 16-10-24 is $1000 fine and up to one year in jail or both. This being a misdemeanor charge is a significant reduction from the penalty of felony obstruction. My client was unable to enter a plea as a first offender because he had previously had a first offender status revoked. This plea deal resulted in a three-year term of straight probation (no prison time),

Fighting client’s probation violation in Alpharetta, GA. On Thursday, November 9, 2017, I appeared in Alpharetta Municipal Court along with my client. My client had been charged with probation violation because of a dirty drug screen. My client and I knew prior to appearing in court, that because the dirty drug screen, some jail time would be required. However, based on my argument to the judge, I got the court to agree to one weekend in jail for my client, rather than the 10 days in jail sought by the probation officer. This is a big victory for my client who is very happy with the results. This information comes to you from the Alpharetta, Georgia probation violation defense attorney Scott Miller. 770-408-1001 www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

Getting client's probation violation dismissed in Alpharetta. I appeared in Alpharetta Municipal Court, along with my client, to fight his probation violation charge. His probation had to do with a previous conviction for drugs. My client had completed his drug addiction program, and he is presently enrolled in college, where he is completing his work in pursuit of a BA degree. Following negotiations with the prosecutor, I got the court agree to drop the probation violation charge, and allow my client to continue with his college education. This is another very happy client and family of the Alpharetta, Georgia probation violation attorney Scott Miller.

Getting client's probation violation dismissed in Dunnwoody. I appeared with my client in Dunwoody Municipal Court to fight his probation violation charge. My client had failed to meet with his probation officer regularly, because he did not have the money to pay, and that violated his probation. After negotiations with the prosecutor, I go to court agree to dismiss the charge and to reinstate my client's probation. This is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia probation violation defense attorney Scott Miller. 770-408-1001 www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

I appeared in Atlanta City Court to fight my client's probation violation. He had been given a probated sentence for possession of controlled substances. While on probation my client was arrested for reckless driving. After negotiations with the prosecutor, I was able to get him to reduce the reckless driving charge to a minor moving violation and get the probation violation charge dismissed. My client will be be allowed to continue to serve is probated sentence outside of jail.

Getting client's probation violation dismissed in Alpharetta, GA. Today, I received a call from a potential client who hired me to fight his probation violation charge in Alpharetta, and a diffrent charge in Roswell. This particular client received a probated sentence for violating Georgia's controlled substance act in Alpharetta, Georgia. He was stopped recently for speeding in Roswell and, he was arrested for marijuana possession. My client who is now back in jail has two problems. First, he violated his original probation, and secondly, he has a new charge of misdemeanor marijuana possession of less than 1 ounce. Each of these two items will be addressed separately. One in Sandy Springs and the other in Alpharetta. This particular type of problem requires an experienced probation violation defense attorney to get the best results. I am hopeful that I will be able to negotiate a settlement, in both courts, that will be beneficial to my client. Call Attorney Scott Miller 770-408-1001 www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com