Lawrenceville Criminal Law Blog
How might a criminal charge impact a divorce proceeding?
A divorce is often one of the most difficult transitions a person will experience. Even if everything else in life is going right, a separation presents some real challenges. When a criminal case is occurring at the same time, the situation can quickly become...
Who will get the family house in my Georgia divorce?
Property division can be among the most pressing concerns for divorcing spouses. When it comes to the distribution of high-value and sentimental assets like a family home, it may help you to first understand the basics of marital property laws in Georgia. What...
Could New Law Reduce Georgia DUI Arrests?
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed life dramatically for Americans. While Georgia didn’t “lock down” to nearly the degree that other states did, many of us have altered our behaviors, choosing to stay home much more than we otherwise would. That means fewer people...
How Common Is Drunk Driving In Georgia?
Over the past half-century, public attitudes about drunk driving have changed dramatically due to pressure from groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. And the laws against drunk driving have become increasingly stringent over the years. In spite of this, drunk...
Marijuana doesn’t hit all drivers the same way
With alcohol, the legal limit for a driver's Blood Alcohol Concentration is 0.08%, and the court assumes that anyone with that type of reading on a Breathalyzer is impaired. This has been challenged occasionally, but the idea is that we generally think we understand...
Conspiracy: You can still do time if you didn’t do the crime
All the best cartoon sleuths catch the villains before they carry out their dastardly plans. However, the villain still gets taken away by the police. If the authorities consider you were planning to commit a crime, they can charge you with conspiracy to commit the...
Why the days of “innocent” school fights have long since gone
"Fight, fight, fight." Does that bring back nostalgic memories of innocent playground fights in elementary school? Of running towards the circle of children egging on two students wrestling on the ground? Or perhaps it brings back less pleasant memories of trying to...
Marijuana possession can jeopardize college prospects
College is a time in which students can make mistakes and learn from those mistakes in a safe environment. It is a student’s first time away from home, where they can enjoy the company of their peers without being under the watchful eye of their parents. It is natural...
Breath tests aren’t as conclusive as you might think
Many people have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses based on nothing other than the police report by the arresting officer and the breath test results from their traffic stop. In fact, quite a few people will choose to plead guilty after...
What are Georgia’s assault and battery laws?
An important part of creating an effective criminal defense is understanding what charges you are facing. Because assault and battery laws seem quite alike in the eyes of Georgia defendants, you will likely benefit from professional guidance. Acquiring solid legal...
