As children in Georgia grow up they experience many new things. This is how they learn what they can and cannot do or what they like and do not like. Sometimes they learn through good experiences and sometimes they learn through bad experiences. They are also often...
Individuals in Georgia and most other states who are caught trying to sell a controlled substance will likely be taken into custody. Those who attempt to sell marijuana may also face penalties even though it has been approved for medical and limited recreational use...
A drug arrest in Georgia can carry with it serious consequences if there is a conviction. This can impact a person at any age whether it is a teen or an adult. When that is combined with traffic offenses including fleeing law enforcement, the person should be...
Individuals may be taken into custody before they are formally charged with a crime. As a general rule, those who are held in Georgia jails or others throughout the country must be charged or released within 72 hours of their arrival. During that time period, a...
In Georgia, drug charges may begin with a traffic stop if a police officer is citing a vehicle for a violation when they observe evidence of drug possession. A well-known rapper and his friend were recently arrested for drug charges, weapons charges and traffic...
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...
Many young people are always looking for new and more efficient ways to get drunk. One of these involves vaping alcohol. This can be done with a vape pen or more elaborate alcohol vaporizers. If you vape alcohol, it goes directly to the lungs rather than through the...
Theft is a crime that's been around for a long time. What's classified as this type of offense has evolved over the years. It includes shoplifting, identity theft and the theft of lost property or services. Anyone who takes something by conversion, extortion or...
A bill currently being considered by the Georgia Senate would require anyone convicted of a DUI for the first time to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on any vehicle they drive for six months. Under current Georgia law, only those convicted for a...
Alcohol and marijuana are still the most common substances used by teens. However, as it's become increasingly common for kids to be prescribed drugs like Adderall and various pain killers and mood stabilizers, more are becoming addicted to them. A study by the...
