Manny Arora, Author at Arora Law

Drivers License Suspensions in GA Affecting Teenagers and Drivers Under 21

Drivers License Suspensions in GA Affecting Teenagers and Drivers Under 21 If You Are Under 21 Your Driver License May Be Automatically Suspended The GA driver license for persons under 21 years of age will be automatically suspended as of the date of conviction for any of the following charges: Reckless driving; Aggressive driving; Purchasing

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Nolo Contendere Plea vs. Guilty Plea

Uncategorized / Manny Arora

Nolo Contendere Plea vs. Guilty Plea Persons charged with a criminal offense must understand the difference between pleading Nolo Contendere and pleading Guilty. Nolo Contendere Plea Nolo Contendere is a Latin legal term which means, “I do not wish to contend.” A Nolo contendere plea is also referred to as a plea of No Contest. In criminal

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What is Domestic Violence in Georgia?

Domestic Violence / Manny Arora

What is Domestic Violence in Georgia? Something as simple and commonplace as a shouting match can impact your life forever. Imagine the following scenario: You are arguing with your spouse, emotions get heated, and you bump into one other as you push past each other to leave the room. Then, the next thing you know,

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What You Need to Know if it is Your First time in Court

Court Procedure / Manny Arora

What You Need to Know if it is Your First time in Court Basic Rules of Court Conduct The courtroom is a place of conservative structure and order. You should, at all times, act humble and well-mannered when in the presence of the Judge, court staff, attorneys, court officers and other persons attending court. If

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How to Expunge Criminal Records and Seal Arrest Reconds

Court Procedure / Manny Arora

How to Expunge Criminal Records and Seal Arrest Records Why should you be concerned about your criminal record? A criminal record can negatively affect many aspects of your life such as employment opportunities, buying a home, adopting a child, voting rights, immigration status, licensing and many more. 1 in 3 people in the State of

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Know What to Do and Say When the Police Try to Speak With You

Due Process / Manny Arora

Know What to Do and Say When the Police Try to Speak With You Scenario: You are suspected to have some involvement in a criminal investigation. A police detective calls or confronts you to obtain information about the incident; they just want to talk. What is on the line when you talk to the police?

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Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Points System

Drug Offenses, DUI, Traffic Laws / Manny Arora

Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Points System Points System: The Department of Driver Services (DDS) point system ranges from 2 to 6 points depending on the type of citation issued. A driver who accumulates 15 points in a 24 month period will automatically have their driver license suspended. The most common citations are for

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You Don’t Have to Agree to let Law Enforcement Conduct a Search

Traffic Laws / Manny Arora

You Don’t Have to Agree to let Law Enforcement Conduct a Search When a law enforcement officer asks to search your person or any of your property, your answer should always be “no.” Without exception, you should, as politely as possible, refuse any request for a search at all times. The only reason you are

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Facing Serious Violent Felony Charges in Georgia

Violent Felony / Manny Arora

Facing Serious Violent Felony Charges in Georgia Before joining the team at Arora and LaScala, I was a teacher in an urban school district in Kansas City, Missouri. During my time as an educator of both middle school and high school students, I saw first hand the mentalities of young children who commit serious felonies.

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Representing the Accused

DUI / Manny Arora

Representing the Accused People sometimes ask why I work in criminal defense. Why, the question goes, would you choose to represent people you are almost sure are guilty? My answer always comes easily. I remember exactly when I realized criminal defense was right for me. One day in criminal law class at Emory, my professor

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