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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Most people who are pulled over by the police for minor infractions believe that it is a normal practice. They do not question it if they are let go with a warning. However, a person who has to go to court and pay a fine may find the practice to be unnecessary. Today,...
Burglary is a criminal offense that can get charged as either a felony or misdemeanor in Georgia. Whether you are facing criminal charges for burglary or you have a loved one accused of this crime, it is important to understand the three main elements of burglary....