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 checks. Georgia calls...
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...
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...
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...
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 to take one, but...
For the most part, the U.S. criminal justice system punishes crimes based on the nature of the offense in question. That is, the more severe the offense, the harsher the penalty. This is why individuals who commit non-violent crimes like drug possession, traffic...
