This past Memorial Day weekend many people in Georgia and from out-of-state took a road trip, some for the first time in more than a year. But for some, the holiday fun was cut short when they received traffic ticket for violating Georgia’s “super...
Law enforcement agencies at all levels use internet “sting” operations to catch people engaging in illegal behavior online. For example, they may have an officer posing as an underage person to nab people seeking sex or even sexual images from...
Sealing a criminal record, which used to be called “expungement,” can provide a fresh start for individuals with a criminal record. It restricts access to certain documents, making them invisible to employers and licensing boards on background...
If you face criminal charges, it’s highly likely that the prosecutor will offer you a plea deal. They offer you a lesser sentence in exchange for saving them the time and trouble of going to trial. There are certainly occasions where it makes sense...
People who are being questioned by police officers have very specific rights that are covered by the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. There are two of these that police officers must ensure people know in very specific situations,...
If you’re like most people, an encounter with the criminal justice system can make you extremely nervous and scared. When you are sitting in a police station facing interrogation, it can be difficult to remember your rights and how to invoke them....
The roads in Georgia can be hazardous, particularly in areas with high congestion. As a result, it is not uncommon for accidents to occur. These accidents might result in physical injury, and the party responsible may panic and react in ways that...
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,...
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 lot of criminal cases result in plea deals. This is understandable. After all, in many instances the evidence stacked against an accused individual may seem insurmountable. But just because the prosecution has a lot of evidence against you...
