Many parents are often surprised when their teenager is arrested. They can’t believe the teen would break the law or do something so out of character. A teenager could be arrested for shoplifting or underage drinking, for example, and the parents may be stunned,...
Facing any felony charge means you are in deep legal trouble and should start considering your defense options immediately. Georgia classifies some offenses as “serious” felonies, so what does that mean for your case? Contrary to popular belief, these two...
To pursue an arrest and criminal charges, the police need evidence. Sometimes, evidence presents itself, but that isn’t always the case. Another option that the police have is to gather information through surveillance. Surveillance is an age-old technique, but it...
In many cases, police officers need your consent to enter your home. If an officer knocks on the door and asks to come inside, you can refuse and they can’t force their way in. In other cases, officers will get a search warrant. Even if you don’t give them your...
A motion to suppress is filed by the defense team in a criminal case to challenge the admissibility of evidence in court on one or more legal grounds. It could be because the police obtained the evidence unlawfully, such as through an illegal search or a forced...
If you get arrested, the police may confiscate your property. This could include your phone. Naturally, you may be nervous that the police are going to try to access the device as they investigate the alleged criminal activity. They may believe that pictures, videos,...
After someone has reached the age of 21, it is generally not against the law for them to purchase, transport or drink alcohol. However, there are restrictions on this right. For example, Georgia’s open container law makes it illegal for a motorist to possess an open...
If the police are trying to build a case against you, one thing they will hope to do is collect evidence that links you to the crime they believe you have committed. The evidence they are looking for (if indeed any exists) could be found anywhere from your home to the...
What does it take to end up facing charges of assault or battery? It’s probably easier than you realize to end up in handcuffs after a heated encounter or a brief altercation. Most people define “assault and battery” in their minds as something that causes actual...
If you’re preparing to send your child back to college in the upcoming weeks, you’re likely not thinking about what kind of serious trouble they could get into if they get involved in a hazing incident. Too often, however, fraternity, sports team and private club...
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