The "War on Drugs" is a popular phrase that has been used to describe America's ongoing attention to the flow of drugs into the United States and throughout the country. Though there have been many victories over the years, by many accounts, the nation is failing to...
Year: 2014
Questions about the use of license plate readers
If you have recently been stopped for a traffic violation, you may have noticed a camera mounted on the police car. Police officers utilize cameras to scan license plates of unsuspecting drivers. The license plates are run through the police data base and can reveal...
Destiny’s Child alum faces criminal charges
At one time, she was a member of the popular singing group Destiny's Child. Instead of a glamorous press release of a new hit single, however, Farrah Franklin can now add a mug shot to her social media profile. The former Destiny's Child singer has largely managed to...
Traffic stop by University of Georgia Police ends in drug charges
Being charged with a crime could be very detrimental to the reputation of the accused. This is especially true if the defendant is young and has past charges on their record. In order to reduce the impact of allegations, the accused should seek to defend the charges....
Domestic violence victim asked to testify in pajamas
Navigating conflict in a marital relationship can be difficult. When family violence spills into the legal system, the situation can become even more strained. The legal system must respect the rights of individuals while protecting the public from an individual who...
NFL team owner faces misdemeanor charges for impaired driving
Atlanta Falcons fans have probably heard by now that Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, faces two misdemeanor counts after a March arrest on intoxicated driving charges. He has officially been charged with operating a car while intoxicated and operating a car...
Georgia man takes action against police after arrest
Imagine the excitement of moving into a home. Then imagine the fear of having guns drawn while trying to move into that home. Such is the case of one Georgia man, who is now seeking damages from Georgia police for what he believes is a miscarriage of justice. On May...
Former Atlanta Hawk indicted on vehicular homicide
There are Georgia residents who suffer from a variety of medical conditions that result in seizures. These seizures or blackouts have the potential to not only cause harm to the individual experiencing them, but sometimes to others around them as well. A fatal Georgia...
Pot taboo in Georgia, but THC-free cannabis oil being looked at
Some people might reasonably think that, given the liberalizing trend across much of the country regarding marijuana decriminalization and, to a lesser extent, legalization, Georgia is firmly in step with the movement. They would be flatly mistaken. Many people who...