Lawrenceville Criminal Law Blog
Doctor shopping: What does it mean, and why is it illegal in Georgia?
Patients -- especially those with complex conditions and chronic illnesses -- are always told that they should find a doctor that makes them feel comfortable and heard. That isn’t always easy to do, and sometimes a patient has to bounce around a bit from doctor to...
What happens when you see a divorce lawyer without talking to your spouse first?
There may come a point in your marriage when you realize that it’s not working. You’ve tried everything but have yet to get your relationship back on track. This could lead you to consider divorce. Once you come to the conclusion that divorce is the best answer to...
Heroin-related charges are all felonies
People who use drugs can get badly addicted to them, which makes it very difficult for them to quit using. The criminal justice system has imposed strict penalties for individuals who are found in possession of illegal drugs like heroin, which is highly addictive and...
2 surprising ways people commit prescription drug crimes
Prescription drugs are controlled substances, which means that only doctors, pharmacists and other medical professionals have the right to recommend and distribute them. You probably already know that if you sell your prescription medication to someone else or if you...
How does a Georgia DUI conviction affect your license?
If you get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia, you are likely going to have a number of different legal consequences if you plead guilty or get convicted. Most people worry primarily about how jail time or probation might affect their future....
Allegedly impaired driver collides with police vehicle on Interstate 1-285
When you make a mistake behind the wheel, the last thing you want is for that mistake to injure someone else. You especially don’t want to involve the police when possible. Unfortunately, if you do collide with a police cruiser or sports utility vehicle (SUV), you...
Serious penalties exist for heroin charges in Georgia
Heroin is one of the illegal drugs that’s taken very seriously in Georgia. Officials consider this drug a serious threat to the public because there is a huge risk of overdosing on it. For people who are addicted to it, this means that they can face criminal charges...
What are the potential consequences of shoplifting?
Being a college student can be challenging, especially when you want to go shopping. Too often, the items you want are out of your price range. Yet, you may have given into temptation and swiped something from a store, only to have security catch you. If you’re now...
Discredited Psychology & Junk Science In Police Work
Imagine being accused of a serious crime like murder, and to learn that the charges stem from the observations of a self-proclaimed expert in the detection of human deception. Based on what we now know about the limitations of psychology in crime fighting, that should...
Georgia Adopts Law To Help Ex-Offenders Move Forward
In this day and age, having even a minor criminal record can negatively impact your life for years after you have completed your sentence. Convictions on your record can make it difficult or impossible to get hired for a job, find good housing, pursue higher education...
