Criminal Defense

The criminal penalties of a drug charge can be severe. For parents in such a situation, the most significant concern is often the potential impact on their child custody arrangements. Understanding how drug charges can influence your parental rights and your child's...

In Georgia, a charge for possession of illicit substances can lead to severe penalties. A drug possession sentence can lead to a felony charge with up to 30 years behind bars and thousands of dollars in fines. As a result, the defendant’s criminal history could affect...

People in the United States have specific rights, one of which is that they must not be subjected to illegal searches. These rights are set in the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Police officers must always have a warrant to search a person’s home...

Georgia has a unique criminal charge on its books called “crossing the guard line,” and many people don’t even realize that it’s a felony that could land them in prison for up to five years.  The “guard line” refers to the point within a correctional facility,...

Certain behavior violates Georgia state statutes. When prosecutors bring a criminal case against someone, they look at extenuating circumstances. In some cases, aggravating factors could lead to more serious penalties or more significant criminal charges. Other times,...

People often think that “entrapment” is a criminal offense committed by law enforcement officers. It’s actually a potential defense. However, it’s not applicable as often as people think it is.  Police go undercover or send civilians to get close to those allegedly...

Law enforcement may ask a driver questions or have a driver do field sobriety tests if the police suspect they are drunk. Typically, the best way for the police to gather evidence is by having the driver submit a chemical sobriety test. If you are asked to take a...

Possession of illicit drugs in Georgia can lead to serious criminal charges. Those convicted of drug possession in Georgia could see 10 to 30 years behind bars and face up to $5,000 in fines depending on the amount of a substance and its quality. Suspects may be...

The United States Constitution provides specific rights to people. Some of these relate to the criminal justice system. For example, the Fifth Amendment gives individuals the right to avoid self-incrimination. Police officers must inform people about their right to...

Most people have some idea of their rights if law enforcement officers show up at their door. They know that officers typically need a resident’s permission to come in and look around unless they have a search warrant that details where they can search and what items...