People often associate the word “vandalism” with teens and youth and may think of vandalism as “pranks” or “kids just being kids.” In truth, vandalism is a serious crime. Parents need to ensure that their children and teens understand the serious and potentially...
In Georgia, theft is often considered a serious crime. However, it is an umbrella term that many different actions and types of theft fall under. For example, shoplifting is a type of theft. While it is often classified as a misdemeanor, this is not always the case. ...
Recently, your child had a run-in with Georgia law enforcement that resulted in criminal charges. While working with a legal advocate to build a defense, you and your teen may wonder how the incident may affect college admissions. The Brookings Institution explores...
In early July, Georgia authorities arrested a 17-year-old girl for allegedly murdering her grandmother at a residence in Fayette County. She was reportedly taken into custody without incident. News outlets say that deputies from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office...
A 19-year-old was arrested in May for initiating a high-speed chase after stealing a Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) vehicle. The incident happened in the afternoon at around 1 p.m. After getting pulled over by police in his own vehicle, the teen fled the...
It's relatively common for defendants in Georgia to take plea deals in their cases. In many cases, a defendant who chooses to accept a deal will plead guilty to a lesser charge. This will likely result in less jail or prison time, a lower fine or other benefits that...
It may be easier to get accused of making terroristic threats than you ever imagined. To get a better sense of what these charges mean, here are a few examples: 1. Threatening to commit violence to cause an evacuation For instance, calling in a bomb threat to a local...
When a teen gets arrested and charged with a crime, you often hear people talk about the teen's home life. They may say the teen faced troubling situations at home or did not have much support. Does this really play a role in why young people commit crimes? It...
Facing a criminal charge in Cumming, Georgia is one thing. Facing a felony charge is a completely different level. If you are ever charged with a felony in Georgia you will want to know what to expect so you can prepare to handle anything that is thrown at you. Today,...
Being charged with a crime in Georgia is never an easy situation. Whether you have faced criminal charges before or this is the first time, there could be surprises along the way. There are quite a few steps that occur during a felony criminal case and we will take a...
