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...
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Penalties for drug possession in Georgia
Society has become more lenient about drug charges, but Georgia law hasn't yet caught up. Illegal drug possession is usually a felony in this state. Suspension of your driver's license On your first drug-offense conviction, Georgia suspends your driver's license for...
Heroin charges based on Georgia law
Heroin is a highly addictive recreational drug that is illegal across the U.S. Drug laws in Georgia criminalize the possession, selling or trafficking of heroin. The result is an automatic felony, thousands of dollars in fines or several years in prison. The severity...
When forensic evidence becomes contaminated
It is said that DNA evidence does not lie. However, human errors often cause flawed criminal investigations in Georgia. There are different ways that forensic evidence can be flawed and be used in favor of a criminal defense team. Contamination Walking through or...
Should We Let Police Lie to Children?
When the police in Georgia interrogate children and teens in connection with a crime, they are permitted to lie and fabricate evidence in order to try to force a confession. This is a controversial process that can sometimes lead to false confessions and other...
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...
How long is jail time for drug possession in Georgia?
The penalties for drug possession in Georgia are often strict. Each case is different and could have additional charges involved, so it's difficult to give a clear answer on how long prison time is for possession. Penalties for marijuana Possession of up to 1 ounce of...
Being aware of the amount of possession in your case
Unlike other states in the union that have decriminalized or fully legalized marijuana, the drug remains fully illegal in the state of Georgia, with potential criminal penalties for those who violate the laws governing its possession. The amount of marijuana that a...
Overview of field tests and common challenges
An officer can pull a suspected drunk driver over and conduct several field tests. There are several standard tests that an officer may use to check for signs of DUI, but a driver in Marietta, Georgia, can challenge the results. Standard field sobriety tests The...
The definition of second-degree property crimes in Georgia
In Georgia, causing damage to another person's property is classified either as a first- or second-degree offense. It is an enhanced form of theft that is taken more seriously than trespassing and shoplifting. Learn more about the basic definition of property crimes...