Your teenager may not see the harm in trespassing where he or she does not have permission to go. However, under the Georgia Code, as presented on Elaws, criminal trespass is a misdemeanor offense because it interferes with someone else's property rights. The charge...
Adults aren't the only ones who find themselves in trouble with the law. Juveniles find themselves facing charges in Georgia courts. While significant numbers of juveniles may deal with criminal charges, certain charges appear common among so-called juvenile...
In Georgia, there are strict laws designed to keep underage students from consuming alcohol. On a whole, people understand that alcohol will still show up on campus regardless. It is also hard to dissuade underage students from drinking. Still, the charges your...
If someone faces drug charges for possession of prescription drugs and then proves that he or she has a prescription, it's likely that the prosecutor will drop the charges. When there's no crime, continuing a prosecution appears highly unlikely. Other people face more...
Georgia is one of several southern states that embrace gun rights and parents’ rights to teach children how to use weapons. Unfortunately, children in your household may not fully understand the effects of what happens if they point the gun at another child and pull...
A woman in Georgia has been arrested and sentenced for possession of stolen firearms. Between June 2018 and January 2019, the woman reportedly stole 37 firearms and sold them at a pawn shop. She was also in possession of 46 stolen firearms at the time of her arrest....
Recently, your child had a run-in with Georgia law enforcement that resulted in criminal charges. While working with a legal advocate to build a defense, you and your teen may wonder how the incident may affect college admissions. The Brookings Institution explores...
