Any arrest or accusation is cause for concern, but when criminal allegations involve a violent crime like assault, your way of life is at stake. Prosecutors in Georgia take a harsh stance against these and other violent crimes, typically seeking severe penalties upon...
People who are facing criminal charges must ensure they understand the possible sentences they’re facing. While many people focus on incarceration, it’s often possible for people to avoid having to spend months or years behind bars. Probation is one of the options...
Searches and seizures are a pivotal aspect of many criminal cases, particularly those relating to drugs and illegal substances. Law enforcement does have the power to conduct both searches of the person and their property. Nonetheless, these searches must be carried...
Those who are accused of breaking the law will sometimes say that they are actually victims of entrapment. They claim that it’s not their fault. They were manipulated or tricked and they shouldn’t be held guilty of criminal acts, even if it can be proven that they did...
Many of your most important civil rights only matter when dealing with state authorities, like the police. Some of these rights are the direct result of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, while others are the result of prior court rulings. The Miranda Warning is...
People sometimes assume that the police have to be honest with you if you’re facing arrest. They can talk to you about what happened, but they have to stick to the facts. It feels like this would be a fair way to administer justice. But don’t buy into this myth. It is...
Whether you are out in public or within the confines of your own home, it’s important that you feel safe and secure. Unfortunately, in rare instances, people are subjected to criminal violence. If this happens to you, are you entitled to defend yourself? Could you...
You had no intentions of depriving someone of their property, and no desire to get involved in a theft, but there is a problem: You are being charged with receiving or possessing stolen property. In Georgia, receiving or being in possession of stolen property is a...
Many people think that assault and battery are the same actions, but this isn’t the case. They are two different matters that are usually lumped together in the criminal justice system. For people who are facing one of the charges, understanding how they’re different...
If you are arrested and charged with DUI in Georgia, it is easy to feel confused, frustrated and frightened. You may be tempted to believe that your goose is cooked. However, this is not always the case. Depending on the specifics of your case, you can actually...
