Different options for defending against theft charges are possible depending on the situation and circumstances the accused individual is facing. What is important for accused individuals, who may be worried about the criminal charges against them, to understand is...
Georgia law generally forbids an individual who is under the age of 21 to consume, possess or attempt to possess alcohol. Those who are charged with being a minor in possession of alcohol, or MIP, may be encouraged to remain silent and ask for an attorney. Anything...
Police in Georgia have reported that 48 people were taken into custody during a recent drug sweep. The arrests were part of a multi-agency investigation, which was dubbed “Operation Taking Care of Business,” into heroin and methamphetamine trafficking and distribution...
Parents in Georgia and elsewhere who are concerned that their teens may have a substance abuse problem are encouraged to seek help as quickly as possible. Teens who drink alcohol may have sudden mood changes, hang out with new friends or generally stop caring about...
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...
Often when a Georgia resident is charged with a crime, much of the focus in placed on the physical act of what they are alleged to have done. For example, if a person is charged with theft, prosecutors may focus on evidence of an allegedly stolen item in the person’s...
The notion of "deepfake evidence," which is evidence doctored by artificial intelligence, is not something from a science-fiction novel. Such falsified evidence can appear in a Georgia courtroom and, for that matter, anywhere in the world. Thanks to advancements in...
If you have ever watched a police drama on television, you are probably familiar with the phrase "You have the right to remain silent." This comes from a warning police are supposed to give to people they arrest before they question them, advising them of their...
In Forsyth County and throughout Georgia, people who are ordered by law enforcement to stop their vehicle are required to do so. Failure to acquiesce to an officer’s commands can lead to problems even if the driver was not violating traffic laws. Still, many people...
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time for Georgia teens. There is a profound sense of freedom with being granted the responsibility to get behind the wheel and travel without needing to rely on another person. Still, there are dangers with new drivers....
