Any person in the greater Atlanta area knows that romantic relationships, marriages and family dynamics can be stressful. An altercation with a spouse, significant other or a teen or young adult child can quickly escalate into a call to the police. Once that happens,...
Theft is a relatively common crime. In Georgia, theft charges related to personally stealing money or physical assets from another party are “theft by taking” offenses. Such offenses may not involve the use of physical force or a weapon, but they still cause economic...
If a police officer suspects you of a drug crime, he or she will likely attempt to search you or your property to find evidence of drug possession or distribution. Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, a police officer must have a valid warrant...
Drug charges can riddle you with nervousness and uncertainty about the future. That can be a lot to take on as you try to carry on with your normal life while your criminal case works its way through the legal system. All too often, these pressures force accused...
Today, criminals build fake websites, hijack Wi-Fi networks and place card skimmers in POS terminals to steal credit card information and perform unauthorized transactions and withdrawals. While this is the more common application of credit card fraud, there are other...
You might not think much about the shopping carts you use while shopping at a supermarket, but they’re incredibly useful. They help you transport even the heaviest goods and allow you to purchase more items than had you used a shopping bag or basket. But because these...
In Georgia and every other state, it is critical to understand the differences between criminal charges, especially in certain situation where the terms are frequently used interchangeably, as is often the case with assault and battery. Assault and battery have...
If you had the chance to save someone’s life by dialing 9-1-1, would you take it? Like most people, you probably would. What about if making that call could mean you end up in prison? Would you still go ahead? Each year, many people die each year after overdosing on...
Drunk driving is both illegal and dangerous – and most people know this. Getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol not only puts your life at risk but other road users as well. And that’s not all, a conviction for drunk driving can result in...
Navigating probation's intricate requirements can be challenging for individuals seeking to rebuild their lives after legal troubles. Probation offers the chance to integrate back into society and avoid incarceration, but it does so under stringent rules. Violating...
