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Drug trafficking charges are serious criminal charges. Individuals charged with drug trafficking and drug possession face long prison sentences and other potential penalties and consequences associated with drug charges. Unfortunately, individuals facing accusations...
A former running back for the University of Georgia was recently arrested on driving under the influence charges. The former football player spent the night in jail as a result of the drunk driving charges he is facing. A year ago, the running back was facing similar...
People who have been convicted of drunk driving come from all walks of life, but they usually have at least one thing in common. They took a field sobriety test. Many people take the tests because they assume they will get in trouble if they don't. In fact, you do not...
In a nearby Georgia community a couple hours northwest of Gwinnett, four people were recently arrested on drug charges. Two men and two women were arrested on drug charges after authorities allegedly found an indoor marijuana growing operation while serving an...
There are a variety of consequences and penalties associated with drunk driving that can include jail time, fines, license suspension or an ignition interlock device. Because ignition interlock devices are a potential consequence of drunk driving charges, it is...
Plea bargaining is an important aspect of the criminal justice system. If you are charged with a crime, however, you may wonder what a plea bargain entails. In general, plea bargaining is a negotiation that involves the prosecutor and the defendant. Plea bargaining...
When Georgia governor Nathan Deal signed legislation legalizing cannabis oil for people with certain medical conditions, many people assume that medical marijuana is now legal. However, the law is narrow in scope. It is easy to run afoul of Georgia's medical marijuana...
Domestic violence can be a community problem and is a concern for all parties involved. The past year was a particularly difficult one for domestic violence in Georgia, including in Gwinnett. An annual report presented by the Georgia Commission on Family Violence and...
Many people have heard of blood alcohol concentration, or content, levels but may have wondered what BAC specifically refers to. It is important to understand what blood alcohol concentration levels are because BAC is commonly used in drunk driving charges and is an...
As parents, we teach our children to tell the truth. Unfortunately, this can result in self-incrimination if your child is stopped by police on suspicion of driving under the influence. An admission by your child had a single mixed drink or can of beer can result in...
