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...
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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...
Are you a candidate for house arrest?
You may think that being sentenced to “house arrest” is only an option for wealthy, powerful people who are convicted of a crime. In fact, it can be an option for many Georgia defendants who have been convicted of non-violent offenses, are not considered dangerous or...
How common is underage drinking in college?
You know well that underage drinking is illegal, and your 18-year-old child knows this as well. However, they’re heading off to college, and you can’t help but think of your own time in college. There was certainly a lot of underage drinking and partying that...
What parents and students should know about Georgia’s hazing law
If your child is planning to pledge a fraternity or sorority this fall, you may have already had the talk with them about not giving in to heavy drinking or drug use or letting themselves become victims of hazing. Fraternity hazings, in particular, have resulted in...
What happens when two areas of the law collide?
Almost any legal situation can be complex -- but what happens when two different areas of the law end up overlapping? Can that happen? Absolutely. When it does, it pays to understand how to navigate these complicated legal waters. What sort of situations can lead to...
When does shoplifting become a felony charge in Georgia?
Some people think of shoplifting as a victimless crime because it targets a business and not an individual. When compared with burglary or robbery, shoplifting obviously seems like an offense with a lower societal impact. However, shoplifting affects everyone, whether...
Could a plea deal reduce your sentence in a drug charge?
The state of Georgia takes a hard stance against those accused of distributing and trafficking large amounts of hard drugs. That is a lesson that one 27-year-old Colquitt County man recently learned after being sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for distribution...
Do I have to talk to the police if they stop me?
When the police stop you while driving or stop you in the street, they may ask you a lot of questions. What happens if you don’t answer them? When the police talk to you, you have the right to remain silent, and it is often wise to exercise that right. Otherwise, the...