When a person is placed under arrest in Georgia, the concern over a conviction and its consequences may make a plea bargain a viable alternative. This can be a useful option not just for the person on trial, but for the prosecution as well. It is important to...
Criminal defendants in Georgia have certain constitutional rights that begin the moment they are apprehended by the police. One of these rights is the freedom from illegal search and seizure of evidence by the police. When this happens, the evidence cannot be used in...
The past 10 years have brought massive changes in the way the states regulate cannabis. More than half the states now have some form of legalized cannabis for medical purposes, and nearly a dozen have decriminalized recreational use. Georgia has acted to legalize...
In late May, Georgia authorities announced that they recently broke up a major drug ring that had been operating in Statesboro. The raid led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of multiple types of drugs. According to local media reports, the Statesboro...
People accused of theft might believe that their defense options are limited if the facts of their cases indicate that they took property without permission. However, criminal defendants in Georgia may have legal opportunities to defend themselves from charges...
A 19-year-old was arrested in May for initiating a high-speed chase after stealing a Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) vehicle. The incident happened in the afternoon at around 1 p.m. After getting pulled over by police in his own vehicle, the teen fled the...
Has your child been charged with a criminal offense? If so, you’re probably willing to do just about anything to protect their future. After all, a conviction could affect your child’s life in more ways than one. Therefore, you need to ensure that your child has the...
Georgia juveniles who are arrested for any reason will have understandable concerns as they prepare a defense. A conviction can have a profoundly negative impact on a person’s life, even if it is someone younger than 18. Still, there are defense strategies that can be...
