In a bizarre Facebook post, a squatter staked his claim on a brand new, $500,000 house in Georgia. He then moved himself and his nephew into the dwelling, and posted signs on the windows claiming he now owned the property. The house is located on Settles Brook Court....

Year: 2018
Pre-trial diversion for first-time offenders in Georgia
Georgia has created a Pretrial Diversion Program in an attempt to keep first-time drug offenders out of jail. The program is only offered to first-time offenders whose crime was non-violent, non-aggressive and did not result in injury to a victim. In addition to drug...
The consequences of shoplifting in Georgia
Shoplifters in Georgia may face criminal charges, jail time and other stiff penalties. Shoplifting may be committed in any number of ways. A person who commits a shoplifting crime will be subject to criminal charges with a range of sentencing guidelines. An imposed...
Reasonable suspicion and probable cause: what’s the difference?
If you are facing charges for drunk driving in Georgia, you could be facing penalties that may alter the course of your life. Even a first-time offense can result in penalties that may include expensive fines, loss of driving privileges and much more. It is in your...
Graffiti and other vandalism leads to criminal charges in Georgia
While there is no denying that graffiti artists are often quite creative and skilled, there are consequences to their actions. Under Georgia law, graffiti, also known as street art, is considered a form of vandalism. Any person defacing property without consent of the...
Buford woman indicted on murder charges after shooting husband
A 39-year-old Buford woman had been indicted on charges stemming from the shooting of her husband. Additional charges have also been added. On August 25th, 2018, Gwinnett police officers responded to calls of a man down in the middle of Apple Grove Road in Buford...
How is a robbery charge different from a burglary charge?
It's somewhat commonplace to hear the terms robbery and burglary in the news. Many may think the terms are interchangeable, however, that is not the case. There are key differences between burglary and robbery that one facing these accusations would want to know and...
Gwinnett county teen charged with DUI after wreck
Teens are somewhat notorious for causing trouble and misbehaving. However, there are different levels of troublesome behavior and when teens are accused of breaking the law or of injuring someone, these accusations can carry a lot of weight for everyone involved....
Domestic assault can be accompanied by battery, assault charges
For anyone who has ever had a disagreement with a loved one, they know that arguments can escalate quickly. It isn't unusual for quarreling couples to say something they don't mean in the heat of the moment. However, what happens when a person has done something they...
The right way to fight back against your Georgia DUI
A criminal charge of any kind could affect your future and your personal freedom, including a drunk driving charge. Georgia drivers face steep penalties and consequences for a DUI conviction, even if it is a first-time offense. If you are facing DUI charges, you would...