Credit Card Crimes in Georgia: A Comprehensive Overview Credit card crimes are, unfortunately, a common problem in modern society. In Georgia, as elsewhere, financial crimes involving credit cards have become increasingly complex, sophisticated, and damaging to both...
Understanding Assault, Aggravated Assault, Battery, and Aggravated Battery Laws The State of Georgia maintains separate laws for assault and battery charges. Simple assault and battery charges can be elevated to felony charges when certain aggravating factors have...
Disorderly Conduct Charges in Georgia This article discusses disorderly conduct charges in Georgia including the definition of disorderly conduct, potential consequences, and defense strategies. What is Disorderly Conduct in Georgia The public disorder...
DUI Less Safe DUI Less Safe laws in Georgia allow law enforcement to arrest drivers that are below the legal .08% BAC standard applicable to a traditional DUI charge. What Does DUI Less Safe Mean? DUI Less Safe effectively means law enforcement can arrest you for DUI...
What is Burglary in Georgia In Georgia, burglary laws within O.C.G.A § 16-7-1 define this offense as the act of entering or remaining in a building, structure, vehicle, or railroad car with the intent to commit a felony or theft inside. There are different...
Disorderly Conduct in Georgia This article discusses the charge of Disorderly Conduct in Georgia. Learn what constitutes Disorderly Conduct and the penalties for committing any act of disorderly conduct. What Is Disorderly Conduct in Georgia Generally...
Prescription Drug Fraud & Forgery Laws If you are under investigation, or have been arrested, for prescription forgery or prescription fraud you need to hire an experienced prescription forgery and fraud defense lawyer. Defending Prescription Drug Arrests...
Georgia Marijuana Laws Georgia marijuana laws include misdemeanor and felony charges. Explore Georgia marijuana laws and penalties for marijuana-related offenses. Beating Marijuana Charges Every arrest involving breaking marijuana laws has a unique way it...
Georgia First Offender Act Updated April 10, 2025 Georgia’s First Offender program makes it possible for certain first-time offenders to avoid conviction and prevent having a public criminal record. What Can the First Offender Act Do For Me? The First...
How to Get Bail in Georgia Updated April 9, 2025 Do you need to understand the bail bond process? Learn how to get bail bond in Georgia and get a person out of jail fast. What is Bail Bond A bail bond is effectively money you provide to get out of jail. The money...
What is a Controlled Substance in Georgia? Georgia drug laws are based on the federal Drug Schedule maintained by the Drug Enforcement Agency. This Schedule provides a definition and classification of controlled substances. Generally speaking, if a drug or narcotic...
Adoptions in Georgia Adopting in Georgia are a collaborative effort of the Department of Family & Children’s Services, adoption lawyers, and adoption agencies. Read this article to learn more about how to adopt in Georgia. The Adoption Processes The steps and time...
Georgia Sex Offender Laws 2025 Updated January 15, 2025 This article is an overview of Georgia sex crime and sex offender laws, pending legislation, and punishments for persons convicted of a sex crime in Georgia. Sex crime and sex offender laws in Georgia present...
What is the Juvenile Justice System? The juvenile justice system in Georgia exists to deal with alleged criminal acts committed by persons 13-16 years of age. By design, the process serves to promote rehabilitation over punishment, and protect minors from the harsh...
Drug Possession Laws in Georgia 2024 Update July 9, 2024. Originally written for 2022, with updates for 2023. Learn about laws and penalties for possession of controlled substance, illegal substances, and drug paraphernalia in Georgia. Drug possession...
This article presents information on authority of police to make a traffic stop that, to a driver, might seem to be unreasonable or without cause. The Traffic Stop Dilemma For most people, being pulled over by the police is going to happen sometimes. How well a...
What Is the Arrest Process in Georgia Updated July 9, 2024 Explore the arrest process in Georgia including the common steps in how a person moves from arrest to case dismissal or sentencing. What is the Process of Being Arrested? The arrest process begins with law...
Miranda Rights were established to protect citizens if and when they are arrested. Flashback to the last time you watched a show about cops, right before the handcuffs go on their wrists the police officer is reading the suspect their rights. This is not just for TV....
Manslaughter Charges in GA What is Manslaughter? Manslaughter is similar to murder because it is the unlawful killing of another individual. This type of murder charge is applicable when a person did not have an intention to kill another person. The lack of intent and...
Prescription Medication Laws Every prescription drug is highly regulated. Learn about laws in Georgia that govern acquiring, possessing, and managing controlled substances. Every prescription drug and controlled substances may be dispensed only by a licensed...
What is Shoplifting in Georgia? Shoplifting is often perceived as just taking products from the store without paying for them, while this is true, there are other forms of shoplifting just as likely to get you arrested. The following are situations where you...
A grand jury is just one step in the criminal justice process. This article explains its role, function, and purpose. A grand jury is a body of citizens who are assembled to judge a prosecutor’s presentation which seeks to justify bringing criminal charges against...
Hiring a top defense lawyer can be a very complicated process. There are hourly charges, retainer fees, and confusion around what they exactly do. In this article, you can learn how to hire the best criminal defense attorney for your situation. What Does a Criminal...
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