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...
Getting pulled over by the police is almost always a nerve-racking experience, even if you are just being stopped for a routine traffic violation. However, if the officer makes it clear that he or she suspects you of driving under the influence, the experience may...
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 doesn’t mean that you...
Easter weekend is a time of family togetherness and religious services for those of multiple faiths. Even for non-religious families, it is still normally a weekend of family togetherness. After all this time of year is all about family togetherness and spending time...
As parents of Lawrenceville area teens know, their children do not always make the best decisions. In fact, it may seem like their kids are constantly testing their patience and getting themselves into questionable situations. Luckily most of the time the mistakes...
