Law enforcement in Georgia has a range of tools at their disposal for gathering evidence. One commonly used tool is the lineup, in which a witness attempts to identify a suspect from a group of people. The police lineup is familiar to anyone who has watched a police...
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What is the crime of theft by deception?
There are different types of theft crimes Georgia residents can face. One of them is theft by deception. The state has its own set of laws pertaining to this offense. Theft by deception defined In Georgia, theft by deception can occur when a person obtains property...
Open container laws and passengers in a vehicle
Alcohol use is common in contemporary society, but there are also legal restrictions regarding when and where alcohol may be consumed. One of the primary places where alcohol cannot be consumed in most situations is in a standard passenger vehicle with only a front...
The different theft crimes in Georgia
Georgia authorities takes theft crimes seriously and punish those convicted equally so. If you face charges, it’s important to understand the types of these crimes. What is theft? There are different types of theft crimes, but it’s important to understand the...
What are the elements of a burglary charge?
Being charged with burglary can disrupt the life of any Georgia resident. If you face these charges, it’s important to know the elements of the crime. It might help bulk up the defense in your case. What is burglary? Burglary is a crime that involves unlawfully...
What is theft by conversion?
Being arrested for a theft crime in Georgia can seriously impact your life. Theft by conversion is one of those offenses. It’s important to know what it is and how you can be charged. What is theft by conversion? Theft by conversion is committed by a person who...
What is drug counterfeiting and how is it charged?
Georgia takes all drug crimes seriously. One of those crimes is drug counterfeiting. Drug counterfeiting occurs when a person sells drugs that are fake while passing them off as a different drug. Selling counterfeit drugs over state lines is also trafficking. What...
Can Georgia law enforcement take property connected to crimes?
In Georgia, your property can be legally taken away by law enforcement if they even suspect that you acquired the property from criminal activity. The law calls this civil asset forfeiture. BUT, to keep the property, the state must prove that it's connected to...
A breakdown of drug crimes and their penalties
The penalties for drug-related crimes in Georgia and throughout the country depend largely upon the type and amount of illegal substance involved in the incident as well as the specific situation that led to it. This applies to the crimes of possession, dealing,...
Effects of middle school drug abuse and Georgia law
Did you know that the use of drugs and alcohol in middle school can seriously impact a teenager's life? Drug and alcohol abuse in this age group can lead to problems at school, with the law and even with future relationships. Teenagers who engage in this behavior are...