In Georgia, theft laws differentiate between minor slip-ups and major felony offenses. Different types of theft can lead to varying legal outcomes, from fees and community service to imprisonment and felony charges. It is important to understand the state's theft laws...
Driving under the influence is a serious offense with severe consequences, especially when it occurs repeatedly. In Georgia, the penalties for multiple DUIs are harsh and increase with each subsequent offense. Understanding these consequences is important for anyone...
When the police collect and submit physical evidence in a drug case, investigators and technicians must follow proper protocols to maintain the integrity of the evidence. Lapses or mistakes in the chain of custody of evidence can call into question the reliability and...
In the unsettling period between receiving a criminal charge and awaiting court, individuals find themselves treading on uncertain ground. It is a time when every action matters and missteps can have consequences. 1. Speaking about the case Maintaining a low profile...
U.S. News and World Report stated in 2022 that the violent and property crime rates in Stephens County, Georgia, are higher than the national average. The different crimes that fall into these categories may be misdemeanors or felonies. For anyone facing criminal...
You might understandably feel violated when police officers search your property without justification. If there is no valid cause or search warrant, then it may be an unlawful search and seizure. This is a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights, which protect you...
Driving under the influence is a serious offense in Georgia, and the consequences of a conviction can have a lasting impact on your life. In addition to ordering fines, probation and possible jail time, the court can suspend your driver's license for a DUI offense....
The majority of people are aware that possessing or selling illegal drugs such as cocaine or heroin comes with severe consequences. However, selling or distributing prescription medications can also come with stiff fines, time in jail and a lifetime criminal record....
The over-prescription of opioid drugs and the nationwide addiction problem that followed has reached crisis levels over the past few years. The U.S. government responded by issuing guidelines in 2016 making it more difficult for physicians to prescribe opioid...
Police officers have the right to conduct a traffic stop whenever there is reasonable cause to suspect illegal behavior. Even so, you might feel that you have nothing to worry about as a passenger even if the driver is in possession of drugs at the time. The fact is,...