Shoplifting or retail fraud is a kind of theft that targets businesses open to the public. When retailers leave merchandise out on the shelves accessible to the public, they take the risk of someone leaving the store with items that they have not paid for yet....
Year: 2021
Do you know the difference between blackmail and extortion?
At some point, you could find yourself in legal hot water where you could be facing allegations of blackmail or extortion. You are unsure of what should be your next move because you are not sure whether you committed a crime. You’ve heard both the words “blackmail”...
Is it ever a good idea to talk to the police?
You know that you didn't do anything wrong, so when the police show up at your work or at your doorstep asking to talk with you, you might instinctively agree. Answering their questions often seems like the simplest way to end any suspicion they have of your...
What is “doctor shopping?”
The illegal possession of legal prescription drugs is a very big deal -- and the authorities are cracking down on the problem all over the nation. One of the ways that the authorities in Georgia can do that is by aggressively pursuing prosecutions under the state’s...
5 things that could cause a false positive on a Breathalyzer
The police pull you over and ask you to blow into the Breathalyzer. The reading is positive, and they arrest you, ignoring your protests that you have not been drinking. Is that the end of the story? Not necessarily. The police rely on Breathalyzer tests, and you are...
Coordinated traffic stops may result in drug charges for surprised drivers
Following a series of coordinated traffic stops, the police in Glynn County, Georgia, working alongside the Georgia State Police, reported seizing fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine from drivers in the state. This controlled policing was conducted as a series of...
How Serious Are The Consequences For Shoplifting In Georgia?
Many people perceive shoplifting as a minor offense. Many people, parents included, even chalk this crime up to adolescent shenanigans. However, the state of Georgia and the victims of shoplifters disagree with this perception. As a criminal defense firm, we’ve seen...
Drunk drivers may be surprised to learn that they’re intoxicated
From the outside, it’s common for people to think that drunk drivers knew that they were intoxicated when they got behind the wheel. Other people assume that they knew what they were doing was dangerous and simply decided to drive anyway. The truth, though, is that...
Can a criminal conviction jeopardize a college studentʼs education?
If your child is currently applying to colleges or studying at a college, they are still forming the foundations of their future potential for success. Every move they make could positively or negatively affect their future. Therefore, as their parent, you will be...
Can you borrow a gun if you have a felony?
If you’re facing felony charges and you are an avid gun owner, hunter or target shooter, you may be worried that you are going to have to give up your hobby if you get convicted. After all, you can’t buy guns if you have a felony record, as most people know. That may...