If a police officer pulls you over and suspects that you have been driving under the influence, one of the first things they may ask you to do is take a portable breath test (PBT), which is administered at the scene of the traffic stop. The officer will then...
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How do I pick a Georgia theft and property crimes attorney?
Facing criminal charges is never an easy hill to climb. It is a scary experience, regardless of the circumstances. However, Georgia theft and property crimes can be unique to our state and even to the local municipality that charged you. Indeed, the charge of theft...
If the thief gives the property back, can I drop the charges?
When someone is the victim of a property crime, their first idea is that they just want their stuff back. Once charges are filed, they often have the idea to barter their stuff to drop the charges, and they may even offer to drop them in exchange for their stuff. But...
Married couple charged with attempted armed robbery
It's always hard for people facing criminal charges in Georgia, but things can be worse for people who were arrested in connection with an alleged crime that got a lot of attention. These people may feel that everyone they meet has already made up their minds about...
Police officer faces DUI charges after accident on way to work
Drunk driving offenses are among the most commonly charged crimes in Georgia courts. According to data from the Georgia Department of Driver Services, there were 19,208 DUI convictions in the state in 2019. Many of the people arrested on suspicion of drunk driving...
What are the DUI laws in Georgia?
Laws in Georgia concerning driving under the influence, or DUI, include alcohol and drugs. The list of drugs not only include illegal drugs but also prescription drugs that you may have taken that affected your ability to drive. You should also be aware that even if...
What you need to know about polygraph tests in Georgia
If you're facing criminal charges, you may be wondering if a polygraph test can help your case. This kind of test has been used in criminal investigations for years, but there are still some misconceptions about what they are, what they can or can't do, and their...
What are Georgia’s laws on theft?
Theft is one of the most prevalent crimes in Georgia and elsewhere. There are different types of theft that a person could commit. How theft is defined in Georgia According to Georgia law, theft is committed when a person takes someone else’s property without that...
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...
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...