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...
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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...
What’s a “Terry Stop?”
You were minding your own business when an officer approached you and started asking questions about what you were doing and why you were there. The next thing you know, you were being frisked for weapons -- and the officer found a marijuana joint inside an Altoids...
What to do when pulled over by police in Georgia
With a flash of blue lights and a quick burst of the siren, a traffic stop can make anyone feel anxious and nervous. Despite this, Georgia drivers must try to remain calm and collected. Losing one’s cool can inadvertently lead to giving up one’s rights and escalating...
Did you know that eyewitnesses are often wrong?
An eyewitness takes the stand in a criminal case, makes a passionate testimony and sounds like they’re telling the truth. Figuring that person has no reason to lie, the jury convicts the accused, who claims the entire time that they are innocent. This is a common...