Former cop charged with sexual battery
Some of the most serious crimes a person can be charged with are sex crimes. No matter the surrounding circumstances, the punishment for convictions regarding sexual assault, sexual battery or other sex crimes can be severe. Some sex crime convictions here in Georgia have mandatory minimum jail sentences or require those convicted to register as… Continue reading Former cop charged with sexual battery
Read MoreCriminal defense: Police task force makes DUI arrests
Many people across the country celebrated the recent Fourth of July holiday weekend. It is a time for families to get together, and these kinds of events often include consumption of alcohol. Local law enforcement was on alert for people driving under the influence. In one Georgia community, police specifically targeted drunk drivers, making numerous… Continue reading Criminal defense: Police task force makes DUI arrests
Read MoreCriminal defense: Georgia woman facing DUI charges
Charges of driving under the influence can significantly affect a person’s life. The punishment following a conviction is often more severe than many people think, including possible jail time, fines and more. Anyone facing a DUI charge needs a thorough criminal defense strategy to ensure that an he or she is treated fairly by the… Continue reading Criminal defense: Georgia woman facing DUI charges
Read MoreCriminal defense may be needed for man charged with DUI
Car wrecks can happen at any time to anyone. When they involve an accusation of impaired driving, the potential consequences can completely change a person’s life. The need for comprehensive criminal defense in these types of situations cannot be overstated. This is what one man may be facing after he was charged with several crimes related… Continue reading Criminal defense may be needed for man charged with DUI
Read MoreWoman must focus on criminal defense for drug charges
Being charged with a crime can turn a person’s world upside down, no matter the circumstances. There are the obvious consequences that come to mind, such as potential jail time, a fine and/or probation. But a conviction can have far-reaching consequences across an accused person’s entire life. It can affect the ability to gain employment,… Continue reading Woman must focus on criminal defense for drug charges
Read MoreSelf-incrimination protection is a criminal defense in DUI case
The Georgia Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state. It often must give direction to the lower courts and to law enforcement authorities regarding the constitutionality of various criminal law statutes. The court recently issued a decision defining what are the parameters of a criminal defense in cases where there is a… Continue reading Self-incrimination protection is a criminal defense in DUI case
Read MoreHow a broken headlight led to a need for criminal defense
Georgia police often station themselves on the side of the road to monitor traffic. If they see a traffic violation or a situation that raises suspicion, they can quickly merge into traffic, activate their siren and lights and pursue their subject of interest in order to make a traffic stop. Sometimes, what begins with a… Continue reading How a broken headlight led to a need for criminal defense
Read MoreCriminal defense includes demanding precise drug-testing tools
Those who enforce the drug laws in Georgia and those who provide defense attorney services are aware that certain tests for drugs can give false positives. When the police arrest someone on the basis of an erroneous finding from a defective testing mechanism, great hardship can result. It is the criminal defense attorneys who usually… Continue reading Criminal defense includes demanding precise drug-testing tools
Read MoreSuspects in child sex cases may assert criminal defense theories
Georgia authorities recently executed a four-day dragnet focused on internet sex crimes occurring mainly in Bartow County. The total operation spanned several months of planning, according to authorities. In the four-day period beginning on Nov. 1, 2018, the police arrested 20 persons, ages 20 to 59, who allegedly traveled to parts of Georgia to meet… Continue reading Suspects in child sex cases may assert criminal defense theories
Read MoreWhat’s required to prove a drug possession charge?
Imagine you were enjoying some time riding in the car of a friend, who you didn’t realize was in possession of marijuana under the passenger seat of his vehicle. As it happens, the police pull your friend over for speeding and decided to search the vehicle. That’s when they found marijuana under your seat which… Continue reading What’s required to prove a drug possession charge?
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