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...
Month: August 2020
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...
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...
Traffic Stop For Minor Offense Leads To Major Charges
Many drug charges originate following traffic stops. Police officers pull over a car for erratic driving or a perceived problem with the vehicle. Once the stop has been initiated, it may lead to an eventual search and the discovery of offenses much larger than what...
4 Financial benefits of divorce worth considering
Yes, divorce is a very stressful time. You now have to split everything you built together. Because of this, you'll likely have many questions Some of these questions may include: Who keeps the house? How will our financial assets be separated? To which assets am I...
The Two Basic Types Of DUI Convictions In Georgia
Drunk driving in Georgia can lead to an array of criminal charges depending on factors such as your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC), your age (if under 21), any prior offenses and whether an injury crash occurred. In this way, there are far more than two types of...
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...