While many people may be surprised, the answer is “yes.” When anyone, regardless of age, is brought in for questioning by police, they are expected to tell the truth. However, those standards do not apply to law enforcement. While a handful of states are on the verge...
If your child faces charges in the Forsyth County Juvenile Court system, he or she may qualify for a diversion program. These specialty courts strive to address specific issues that threaten juvenile well-being. Review these court programs when considering the...
For many Georgia college students, financial aid means the difference between being able to pay for school and having to explore alternative options. There are several things your college student may do that threaten his or her financial aid eligibility, however, and...
People often associate the word “vandalism” with teens and youth and may think of vandalism as “pranks” or “kids just being kids.” In truth, vandalism is a serious crime. Parents need to ensure that their children and teens understand the serious and potentially...
In Georgia, theft is often considered a serious crime. However, it is an umbrella term that many different actions and types of theft fall under. For example, shoplifting is a type of theft. While it is often classified as a misdemeanor, this is not always the case. ...
Our ancestors engaged in theft many centuries ago and today people continue to steal for many reasons. The most understandable reason people steal is for the need of food or money, but people also steal for more complicated and less understandable reasons....
Many teenagers may not realize that a brush with the law can have long-lasting consequences for their lives. Teenagers need to know what kind of collateral consequences they might experience if they receive a conviction. According to the American Bar...
According to Hayes International, 25 large retailers said that 1.2 million people were stopped for shoplifting in 2015. While a portion of stolen merchandise is recovered, shoplifting ultimately costs American retailers billions of dollars in lost revenue each year....
While the terms “murder,” “homicide” and “manslaughter” are often used interchangeably in Georgia, each term has a distinct legal definition. Homicide is the basic act of killing another person. They are typically unlawful but can be justified in court in cases of...
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...
