If you are allegedly caught in a mistake by the police, they may want to question you to get details about the case, and in turn, determine your involvement. Although providing information seems like a way to prove your innocence, it may harm your case. According to...
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What are the rules around prescription medications?
Prescription drugs are often more powerful and more effective than anything you can buy over-the-counter. In some cases, the doctor will have someone try an over-the-counter medicine first and then switch to a prescription medication if that is not enough. For...
Participating in hazing can have serious consequences in Georgia
Peer pressure, particularly when combined with alcohol and/or drugs, can make even good kids do things they wouldn’t otherwise consider. It seems like we see examples of hazing rituals or pranks by college fraternities and athletic teams every year that turns deadly...
Can you be charged for drugs found during a vehicle search?
Like most people, you probably think that you'll automatically be charged with possession if the police find drugs during a search for your vehicle. Is this true? Well, the odds are high that you will be arrested for some form of drug possession, but the charges may...
Crossing the guard line in Georgia: What it means
Want to spend the next one to four years in prison and have a felony record for life? That’s exactly what can happen if you’re convicted of “crossing the guard line” in Georgia. The law is designed to keep illegal drugs, weapons and other contraband items out of...
3 reasons you may get arrested for a Georgia DUI
Georgia driving under the influence (DUI) charges can mean fines, jail time and the loss of your license, even if this is your first offense. If you drive for a living, you may have to find a different profession after a drunk driving conviction. Drivers can find...
When does Georgia law provide immunity from drug charges?
The Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law took effect in 2014. It followed a period of 14 years in which drug overdose deaths tripled in our state. The purpose of the law, which is similar to those in most other states, is to encourage people to get emergency help either...
College students and constitutional rights
This time of year, when colleges are notifying applicants of their acceptance, seems like a good time to talk about college students’ legal rights. Even kids who have never gotten into trouble before can find themselves facing legal consequences when they’re living...
Have you been charged with drug possession?
Drug possession charges are very serious and carry hefty punishments. You could end up spending considerable time in jail and paying heavy fines depending on the amount and type of drugs. Even for a misdemeanor, any criminal conviction can negatively affect your life...
How can a “Blakely” motion affect sentencing?
States have sentencing guidelines for judges to use as they determine the appropriate sentence for those who have pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a crime. There are also maximum sentences under state law that judges can’t exceed. Often, prosecutors argue that...