Criminal Defense

Finding out that an undercover officer has been involved in your case can be unsettling. In such situations, you may be tempted to assume that the evidence gathered is unfair or cannot be used in court. In most cases, evidence obtained during a lawful undercover...

Law enforcement agencies at all levels often use online “sting” operations to catch people engaging in illegal activity – often involving minors. They typically have officers or agents in a chat room, on a social media platform or app or even on a gaming platform...

Strong evidence is necessary for the state to convict a person of a significant criminal offense. There must be proof beyond a reasonable doubt. In some cases, the appearance or location of an individual can be enough to warrant their arrest, and then evidence...

Criminal cases hinge on what evidence the court allows through the door. Among the more contested categories is hearsay, a type of statement that courts scrutinize closely before permitting it to influence a verdict. While hearsay is generally kept out of court...

A traffic stop can change quickly, especially when an officer moves from asking about speed or a lane change to asking questions about what is inside your car. In South Georgia, that shift can feel stressful because a routine stop may turn into a search, an arrest or...

Many people know that they have specific rights when they’re being interrogated by police officers, but they may not know exactly what those are or how to invoke them. It’s a good idea to learn a bit about these rights before you’re placed in a situation where you...

Shoplifting in Georgia involves more than leaving a store without paying. What you do with merchandise inside the store, and what that conduct signals, shapes how others assess the situation. That shift often feels sudden during a routine visit. As attention builds,...

Walking down a public street should not feel like an interrogation. When a police officer approaches you on the street and demands identification, knowing your rights can mean the difference between a routine encounter and an unnecessary arrest. The truth is, most...

In many states across the United States, marijuana has been legalized for recreational purposes. This means you do not have to have a medical marijuana card or anything of that nature. You typically just have to be 21 years old, and you can then purchase marijuana...

If you are facing criminal charges, there are a variety of ways that the police will gather evidence for the case. One thing that they may do is talk to eyewitnesses. These eyewitnesses can provide their testimony, such as saying whether or not they saw you at the...