If you are indicted and charged with certain crimes, like drunk driving or burglary, the court may release you on bail. In exchange, you will be required to post a bond and show up in court whenever you are required to do so. It is incredibly important that you take...
Assault is a commonly used term and it is most often associated with a violent attack. An individual can certainly face assault charges in these circumstances, but the law is more complex than that. Can assault charges apply in cases where physical contact has not...
The purpose of Miranda warnings is to inform individuals of their constitutional rights under the Fifth Amendment, which is the right to avoid self-incrimination and Sixth Amendment, which is the right to legal representation during custodial interrogations. By doing...
In the criminal justice system, eyewitness testimony is often seen as the most reliable form of evidence. But is it really? Studies have shown that memory is far from perfect, and even well-meaning witnesses can sometimes give false testimony. So what does this mean...
As a parent, you may be worried that your teenager will be arrested for underage drinking. You probably know that it is common, and maybe you even did it yourself when you were younger. You don’t want your child to make a decision that is going to impact the rest of...
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...
