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4 Qualities to Look for in Your Criminal Defense Attorney

February 15, 2023

If you or a loved one has been arrested recently, you must find valuable, dependable representation. While it can be easy to select the first criminal defense attorney you come across, it’s crucial to know your options, weigh each choice, and select the attorney who is the best fit for you. During your search for…

Different Types of Arrests, Part 3: Juvenile Arrest

January 15, 2023

Georgia law considers a juvenile as someone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. Any minor who participates in illegal activity or violates the law can be punished by the court in various ways, including: Probation Counseling Fines Community Service Detention Offenses that Juveniles can Commit Children can be charged with two categories of…

Different Types of Arrests, Pt 2: Citizen’s Arrest

December 15, 2022

Taking the law into your own hands can appear heroic, noble, and good. Just look at vigilante heroes like Batman. In every movie or episode, bad guys perform criminal acts, the guy with no legal authority to intervene swoops in to save the day, and crowds cheer. Who wouldn’t want to experience the same for…

Different Types of Arrests, Part 1: Misdemeanors and Felony Arrests

November 15, 2022

Throughout the country, state and federal laws recognize a vast range of criminal activity. In Georgia, the courts break down criminal activity into three major categories: Infractions Misdemeanors Felonies Infractions are minor offenses that do not involve arrests, like traffic violations, littering, jaywalking, and more. However, crimes categorized as misdemeanors and felonies do commonly involve…

How Can Prescription Drugs Lead to Criminal Charges?

October 15, 2022

Possessing your own prescription drugs is not a crime in and of itself. The pharmaceutical system in America is designed to care for patients safely and legally when all parties participate properly. However, criminal charges can arise when prescription patients manage their medication illegally. Individuals in legal possession of prescription drugs can face criminal charges…

Drug Trafficking vs. Drug Dealing

September 15, 2022

If you or a loved one has received a drug crime charge related to drug dealing or drug trafficking, you may wonder what the charges can entail. Drug dealing charges, officially called distribution charges, almost always apply to small-scale offenses, while drug trafficking is a large-scale offense. The substance and amount involved will affect the…

Drug Conspiracy Charge: What You Should Know

August 15, 2022

A drug conspiracy charge is applied when the law can prove that two or more participants planned to commit a drug crime.

What to Know About a Drug Possession Charge in Georgia

July 15, 2022

Because of the potential severity of a drug possession charge, it's important to know how the law views these crimes and what the charge means for you.