It’s always disconcerting to find the police at your door. It may be more disturbing, however, to realize that police often use what’s called a “knock and talk” tactic to gain entrance to someone’s residence. When an officer knocks on your door and asks you to speak...
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Month: July 2023
When is a drug offense a misdemeanor in Georgia?
When state prosecutors in Georgia charge someone with a crime, they either file felony or misdemeanor charges against the person accused. It is common for those recently arrested and worried about their legal future to catastrophize or imagine the worst possible...
What are the consequences of repeat DUI charges in Georgia?
Many people learn by making mistakes, but not everyone internalizes lessons the first time. Some people make the same mistake multiple times or commit several similar mistakes that result in roughly the same consequences. The clearer the relationship between an action...
What happens after a probation or parole violation in Georgia?
When someone faces criminal charges in Georgia, the possibility of incarceration is often their biggest fear. Defendants will sometimes plead guilty to charges despite maintaining their innocence simply because they want to eliminate the possibility of a lengthy...
Can the state take the property of those accused of drug crimes?
Accusations of a drug offense can lead to numerous personal consequences. Police officers may arrest someone, and the state may charge them with a crime. If they plead guilty or get convicted in court for that offense, they could face significant penalties, such as...
Do you need to let police search your vehicle during a stop?
Hundreds of people get pulled over by the police on any given day in Georgia. Most of them receive only a warning or a traffic citation, but some people end up arrested because of serious criminal allegations. The police officer pulling you over should have probable...
What is involved in standardized field sobriety testing?
When a police officer in Georgia pulls you over due to suspected impairment, they will immediately start gathering evidence against you. They will ask you questions that will force you to either lie or implicate yourself. They will then potentially have you perform...
What is the implied consent law in Georgia?
One of the most effective ways for police officers to prove that a driver was impaired while driving is through a chemical test, typically a breath test. Other tests, such as urine or blood tests, are also possible. Two lawsuits challenging certain aspects of the...
What is a family violence offense?
Those accused of a family violence offense are at risk of state-level and federal penalties related to those accusations. While the prosecution will likely occur at the state level, Georgia state laws and federal rules impose specific penalties for family violence...
What most people don’t know about Georgia shoplifting charges
Shoplifting or retail fraud is one of the most common forms of theft in Georgia. Someone enters a store with the intention of taking property that they will not fully pay for before leaving. Some people hide merchandise in their pockets or purses. Others swap out...