Many Georgia residents experiment with drugs at some point in their life, even if it is just once. Not everyone gets caught, but some do, and the criminal charges they end up facing can have some devastating effects. If you’ve found yourself facing drug-related...
Criminal Defense
3 individuals likely exploring defense strategies after arrests
Each person has choices to make that can affect the path their lives take. In some cases, individuals may need to think long and hard about certain decisions and how those decisions could affect them. Taking the time to fully think through available options is...
Meaningful defense may help young woman accused in stabbing
To defend against serious criminal charges, accused individuals often need as much information about their options and the evidence as possible. Fortunately, the criminal justice system provides those charged the opportunity to explore the evidence against them as...
Aggravated assault charge could result from stabbing
In the heat of the moment, a person can act rashly when upset. In some cases, letting anger or other emotions fuel one’s actions could lead to a serious altercation that could turn physical. Unfortunately, this type of ordeal could result in a person facing assault...
Georgia man facing theft charges for taking mother’s car
A few months ago, police in Georgia received reports of a stolen vehicle and just recently took the individual believed responsible into custody. The theft is said to have occurred on Aug. 12, in Forsyth County. The accused is said to be the son of the victim....
Crossing the guard line in Georgia: What you need to know
Georgia has a rather unique law on its books that imposes criminal penalties for people who "cross the guard line" in a correctional facility with certain kinds of contraband on their person. Any attempt to sneak illicit items like weapons or drugs into a jail can be...
What exactly is ‘kidnapping’ in Georgia?
You were desperate for cash, so you robbed a corner store. Things got heated, and you grabbed another customer's arm and pulled them in front of you to block the store owner's path as you made you way out the door.You got caught and, in addition to robbery charges,...
Sentencing factors you need to know if you’re facing charges
Anyone facing criminal charges has a lot of factors that they need to consider. One of these is the sentence that they might have to deal with if they're convicted or opt to enter into a plea deal. There are specific guidelines that are present for criminal charges,...
If you shared your prescriptions, you could face charges
You have a prescription for strong opioid medications, but you never thought you'd end up in trouble over it. You just don't take as many as you're prescribed, so you have a collection of pills.When your co-worker needed medicine for a bad headache, you offered one of...
How do you defend against drug trafficking charges?
When you found out that you were going to be charged with drug trafficking, you instantly knew the situation was very serious. All across the nation, the authorities are cracking down on drug traffickers, so you could be facing either state or federal felony charges....