A criminal record is a serious consequence that will negatively impact your future. For this reason, young people must do everything possible to avoid a criminal conviction. Unfortunately, being a minor in possession of alcohol in Georgia is an easy way to get caught up in the criminal court system. … [Read more...] about Minor in Possession of Alcohol in Georgia
In Georgia the police can seize your money, guns, and other property through civil forfeiture. Unlike other states, you do not need to be convicted of a crime for this to happen. If the police seize your property, it's your responsibility to act fast and stop them from keeping it. Georgia has some … [Read more...] about Can the police take my money? Fighting Civil Forfeiture
Addiction is a medical illness that has been traditionally over prosecuted and over punished in the American criminal court system. Despite multiple studies confirming the negative impacts of criminalizing individual drug use, our lawmakers continue to resist real change. In 2014 Georgia tried to … [Read more...] about Georgia Drug Overdose Law
The possession of any amount of drugs can be considered a felony in the State of Georgia. However, the amount of drugs involved can make a simple possession case turn into something much more serious. While there are multiple reasons our communities can benefit from relaxing oppressive drug laws, … [Read more...] about Is possession of drugs a felony in Georgia?
There is no Georgia law titled "Stand Your Ground" or "Make My Day," but Georgia law does define when and how self-defense is justified. These laws can be unclear and are often applied unfairly by prosecutors and police officers. For this reason it is important that you contact a lawyer to discuss … [Read more...] about Self Defense. Is Georgia a Stand-Your-Ground State?
The popularity of Social Media Apps and smart phones make it easier than ever for sexual messages & child pornography to find their way on our devices. As a result, Georgia law includes severe punishments for unlawful communications or media found on your phone, tablet, or computer. If a police … [Read more...] about Child Pornography and Sexting in Georgia
The State of Georgia has its fair share of national headlines for its history of abusive prosecutions of Statutory Rape, but how can these laws impact you? Accusations of sexual crimes can lead to life-altering penalties including prison time & registration on the sex-offender registry. Your … [Read more...] about Statutory Rape & The Age of Consent
