The Georgia Code defines battery as an offense a person commits when they make physical contact with another to provoke or harm them. In Georgia, the crime of battery is a misdemeanor, but it can become a felony under certain circumstances. The penalties of battery...
In Georgia, it is illegal for anyone to operate a motor vehicle while their BAC level is 0.08% or greater. To prove that an individual is driving under influence (DUI), law enforcement officers will often administer a Breathalyzer test to ascertain the alcohol level...
Maintaining a cool head can be challenging when you see the police waving you down. Yet, it is in your best interests. If the police charge you with a DUI, there are several defense options you can look at. You might be able to get the penalty reduced or overturn the...
Drug possession charges can result in serious consequences, even for first time offenders. In Georgia, possession of any drug other than marijuana could result in a felony conviction and years in prison. An experienced criminal defense attorney in your area can review...
If you are charged with a federal drug crime it is important to know that the type of drug allegedly at issue can make a difference in what crime you are charged with, and the consequences should you be found guilty. Federal law divides controlled substances into five...
As a resident of the United States, you should know that you have constitutional rights that no one can trample upon, not even police officers. One of your most fundamental rights, the Fourth Amendment, protects you from unreasonable searches, pursuits, seizures, or...
You may work hard at your job just to make ends meet. Unfortunately, in a tough economy and with rising prices on goods and services, sometimes the daily nine-to-five is simply not enough to support your family. Desperate times like these may cause some people in...
It’s easy to see the criminal justice system as a monolith of police officers and courts that can do no wrong. And in a perfect world, this would be the truth. But the reality is that no system is perfect and, when the criminal justice system makes a mistake, it’s...
A joint effort between the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office and other agencies will be available to help people who are trying to get their arrest or criminal records restricted from public access. The idea behind the initiative is to give non-violent offenders...
Being placed on probation can be significant for any accused individual. For that reason, they should understand the terms of probation, the consequences if probation requirements and conditions are violated and what they can do if they are facing a probation...