Individuals who are charged with a crime, generally, have the right to dispute those charges with the help of legal counsel. An attorney will attempt to devise a strategy based on the facts of the case that portrays a defendant in a positive light. In some cases, a...
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Multiple convictions overturned due to faulty drug test
Georgia has some harsh sentencing laws for drug charges, but individuals should still be mindful before entering into a plea agreement with a prosecutor, even if it seems like a better deal than the potential alternative at trial. In Nevada, five individuals who pled...
Three common types of plea bargaining
In most criminal cases in Georgia, there is at least some level of plea bargaining that occurs. This is true whether or not the defendant ultimately accepts the terms of a plea deal. There are potential benefits to both the prosecution and the defense in plea...
Factors that influence bail after a DUI arrest
People arrested in Georgia on suspicion of drunk driving enter the criminal justice system. The booking process reflects the first stage of being taken into police custody. Police will enter a suspect's personal information into a criminal database and search criminal...
What are the penalties for domestic violence crimes in Georgia?
Georgia's domestic violence statute was formally known as the Family Violence Act. It protects family members in the state from emotional, sexual and physical abuse at the hands of their relatives and loved ones. It applies to romantic partners, whether they're...
What evidence is needed to prove a forgery charge in Georgia?
You studied photos of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, sketched it and painted your own version. It's a really good likeness of the world's most famous painting –- so good that you hang it over the fireplace of your Georgia home and stun friends who wonder if just...
A primer: Here’s what happens if you’re arrested in Georgia
We don't ever want to picture ourselves behind bars, but one day, you might find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time, handcuffed and put in the back of a police car. That's why Georgia citizens need to know what happens in the arrest process – just in...
Why should a Georgia resident consider a plea bargain?
On television dramas about law firms, trials look so easy. After all, they are all wrapped up – from depositions to testimony to verdict – in 48 minutes. In real life, though, trials aren't that easy. And they happen way less often than those television...
Atlanta officer charged with manslaughter after shooting
Facing criminal charges is a difficult predicament to be in, especially when you are in a career that is in public safety. While anyone could be charged with a criminal offense, when a police officer is accused of a serious offense, this could significantly harm his...
Definition of assault and battery in Georgia
Whether it is a family member, a close friend, an acquaintance or a stranger, being accused of committing a violent crime against another is a serious situation for residents in Georgia and elsewhere. Charges stemming from a supposed assault and battery can put the...
