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What Can Lead to a Suspended License?

April 24, 2023

Millions of Americans currently have suspension placed on their driver’s licenses. There are many ways your license can be suspended or revoked, and there are methods to prevent or properly handle a suspension charge. In this article, we’re diving deep into suspended licenses and what actions can lead to having yours suspended. Major Vehicle Offenses…

What is an Illegal Search and Seizure of a Vehicle?

March 15, 2023

Citizens in the United States are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures thanks to our constitution’s fourth amendment. It is against the law for government agencies or employees, including Georgia police officers, to violate this protection. Should evidence come from an illegal or unreasonable search of a person’s vehicle, the evidence becomes inadmissible and cannot…

4 Qualities to Look for in Your Criminal Defense Attorney

February 15, 2023

If you or a loved one has been arrested recently, you must find valuable, dependable representation. While it can be easy to select the first criminal defense attorney you come across, it’s crucial to know your options, weigh each choice, and select the attorney who is the best fit for you. During your search for…

Different Types of Arrests, Part 3: Juvenile Arrest

January 15, 2023

Georgia law considers a juvenile as someone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. Any minor who participates in illegal activity or violates the law can be punished by the court in various ways, including: Probation Counseling Fines Community Service Detention Offenses that Juveniles can Commit Children can be charged with two categories of…

Different Types of Arrests, Pt 2: Citizen’s Arrest

December 15, 2022

Taking the law into your own hands can appear heroic, noble, and good. Just look at vigilante heroes like Batman. In every movie or episode, bad guys perform criminal acts, the guy with no legal authority to intervene swoops in to save the day, and crowds cheer. Who wouldn’t want to experience the same for…

Different Types of Arrests, Part 1: Misdemeanors and Felony Arrests

November 15, 2022

Throughout the country, state and federal laws recognize a vast range of criminal activity. In Georgia, the courts break down criminal activity into three major categories: Infractions Misdemeanors Felonies Infractions are minor offenses that do not involve arrests, like traffic violations, littering, jaywalking, and more. However, crimes categorized as misdemeanors and felonies do commonly involve…

How Can Prescription Drugs Lead to Criminal Charges?

October 15, 2022

Possessing your own prescription drugs is not a crime in and of itself. The pharmaceutical system in America is designed to care for patients safely and legally when all parties participate properly. However, criminal charges can arise when prescription patients manage their medication illegally. Individuals in legal possession of prescription drugs can face criminal charges…

Drug Trafficking vs. Drug Dealing

September 15, 2022

If you or a loved one has received a drug crime charge related to drug dealing or drug trafficking, you may wonder what the charges can entail. Drug dealing charges, officially called distribution charges, almost always apply to small-scale offenses, while drug trafficking is a large-scale offense. The substance and amount involved will affect the…