Anyone arrested on allegations of criminal activity in Georgia will have to make some difficult decisions. Technically, anyone accused of breaking the law benefits from the presumption of innocence. They are not guilty of a crime until a prosecutor proves beyond a...
Criminal Law
Truth, lies and police investigations: What to know
A police investigation is supposed to be all about getting to the truth of the matter, but the truth isn’t exactly sacrosanct – at least not when it comes down to interrogations. Before you agree to have a “friendly chat” with a police investigator or step into an...
Does a DUI impact academic pursuits?
Entering college is a life-changing moment. While some students stay close to home, other young people will move hundreds, if not thousands of miles away. Many are on their own for the first time in their lives. Dealing with the stress of academic pursuits often see...
2 reasons college students might end up facing drug charges
College students have a reputation for getting themselves into trouble. Once they no longer have constant parental supervision, they will likely experiment with many previously forbidden choices. Alcohol and drug-related crimes, in particular, have a strong...
3 ways your DUI charge could affect your college education
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are common infractions in Georgia. College students are at elevated risk of an arrest due to making impaired driving mistakes. Whether they tailgate before a football game or try to drive home after a pledge week party, there...
Can you claim self-defense in response to Georgia assault charges?
Assault is one of the most basic and most common violent criminal charges in Georgia. Acts of violence and intimidation can lead to someone's arrest and prosecution for assault. Technically, it is illegal to even attempt to cause physical injury to others, but there...
Virginia police caught using fake evidence
Law enforcement is there to protect and serve the communities they work in, so the people expect officers to act responsibly and treat others with respect. Unfortunately, this is not entirely true. Officers occasionally use their authority to cause harm, which can...
Potential penalties lengthy, severe for a Georgia DUI offense
“A drunk driving (DUI/DWI) charge can put much at risk.” That bottom-line point stressed by a proven Georgia criminal defense source relevant to impaired driving arrests and convictions in the state is clear enough, right? And yet even an admonition like that arguably...
Appeals court overturns harsh sentence in opioid distribution case
As our Gainesville legal blog readers know, some of the most serious criminal charges a person can face involve illegal drugs. However, a recent federal appeals court ruling sets a precedent that gives hope to those facing drug charges that include addictive opioid...
The trend to reduce penalties for marijuana possession in Georgia
Despite a growing nationwide trend to legalize marijuana, possession of even small amounts of pot is still a misdemeanor in Georgia. Local governments, such as cities and counties, cannot change that. What they can change, however, is the penalty they impose for that...