Advocating For Georgia Residents Since 1992
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...
Many criminal charges in Georgia carry jail time if someone pleads guilty or the courts convict them. Misdemeanor offenses like reckless driving and violent offenses like assault can lead to months or even years in state custody. Many people fear prison, as it can be...
When you send your child to college, your goal is for them to get a better education and to be set up to enter their preferred career. The one thing that you warned them about before going to school was to stay out of trouble with the law, because an arrest or damage...
Many people view plea deals as an easy way out. While it may be the case in some instances, you should not rush into accepting a plea deal just because it has been offered to you. The consequences could outweigh the benefits, and you may be left regretting your...
Should you find yourself awaiting trial in Georgia for a criminal act, one of the best things you can do is educate yourself about the law and your potential defenses. This will help you be prepared for what you will face in the courtroom. Georgia criminal laws are...
A police officer informing you that you are under arrest is one of the most frightening things you could hear. Suddenly, you no longer have the freedom to choose what you do or where you go. The officer will put you in handcuffs and potentially put you in a police...
Imagine that you're sitting in your living room watching television when you see a police cruiser pull up your driveway. An officer gets out and knocks on your door. What do you have to do in this situation? Maybe you always ignore door-to-door salesman, and you...
When three white men chased a young Black man named Ahmad Arbery in Feb. 2020 near Brunswick, Georgia, and one of the men fatally shot him, they claimed they were attempting to make a citizen’s arrest because they suspected him of burglarizing some homes in the area....
