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The Georgia Department of Driver Services will seek to suspend your driver's license for one full year upon a refusal to submit to a state administered chemical sobriety test. It is utterly ...

O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 defines the penalties for the commonly charged offense of Possession of Less Than An Ounce of Marijuana. O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 (b) states in essence that any person charged with possession ...

In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...

A large portion of alleged misdemeanor crimes involve theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 defines the elements necessary to prove theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 (a) states in ...

The Georgia Department of Driver Services will seek to suspend your driver's license for one full year upon a refusal to submit to a state administered chemical sobriety test. It is utterly ...

In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...

On Monday July 23, 2012 in Jackson, Georgia an convicted inmate was facing the death penalty and was scheduled to be executed at 7p.m. His attorney however, was able to persuade the State High Court ...

Second degree burglary differs from First degree burglary in definition and in sentence range. OCGA 16-7-1 (c) states: A person commits the offense of burglary in the second degree when, without ...

In addition to placing a Defendant on a probated sentence, the Court will apply specific terms for the Defendant to comply with for the duration of the sentence. A probation officer is assigned to the ...

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution provides the foundation for our right to bear arms. The United States Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean that we have a right to possess ...

Second degree burglary differs from First degree burglary in definition and in sentence range. OCGA 16-7-1 (c) states: A person commits the offense of burglary in the second degree when, without ...

Many people are abuzz wondering whether or not drunk driving standards will get tougher in their state. These concerns have been brought to the surface ever since the National Transportation Safety ...

In addition to placing a Defendant on a probated sentence, the Court will apply specific terms for the Defendant to comply with for the duration of the sentence. A probation officer is assigned to the ...

Many people are abuzz wondering whether or not drunk driving standards will get tougher in their state. These concerns have been brought to the surface ever since the National Transportation Safety ...

Driving is a Privilege, Not a Right Whenever we jump in the car to pick up our kids from school, run to the grocery store, stop by the bank and run our constant errands, we never stop to think about ...

The Georgia Department of Driver Services will seek to suspend your driver's license for one full year upon a refusal to submit to a state administered chemical sobriety test. It is utterly ...

O.C.G.A. 16-13-30 controls punishment regarding controlled substances, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, distributing, selling, and purchasing controlled substances. Nonetheless, the most ...

In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...

A common public misconception is that law enforcement officersalways need a warrant to conduct a search and collect admissible evidence. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects ...

In the last blog, we began discussing felony and misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer, under O.C.G.A. 16-10-24. The key difference between misdemeanor and felony obstruction is that ...

Giving False Name or Information to a Law Enforcement Officer is commonly charged as an addition to other charges. O.C.G.A. 16-10-25 lays out the elements for Giving False Name or Information. ...

On Monday July 23, 2012 in Jackson, Georgia an convicted inmate was facing the death penalty and was scheduled to be executed at 7p.m. His attorney however, was able to persuade the State High Court ...

On Monday July 23, 2012 in Jackson, Georgia an convicted inmate was facing the death penalty and was scheduled to be executed at 7p.m. His attorney however, was able to persuade the State High Court ...

In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...

A large portion of alleged misdemeanor crimes involve theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 defines the elements necessary to prove theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 (a) states in ...

Second degree burglary differs from First degree burglary in definition and in sentence range. OCGA 16-7-1 (c) states: A person commits the offense of burglary in the second degree when, without ...

The Official Code of Georgia Annotated currently provide two forms of Burglary. The first one we will discuss is first-degree Burglary. The official code of Georgia annotated provides in section ...

The Official Code of Georgia Annotated currently provide two forms of Burglary. The first one we will discuss is first-degree Burglary. The official code of Georgia annotated provides in section ...

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution provides the foundation for our right to bear arms. The United States Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean that we have a right to possess ...

In addition to placing a Defendant on a probated sentence, the Court will apply specific terms for the Defendant to comply with for the duration of the sentence. A probation officer is assigned to the ...

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution provides the foundation for our right to bear arms. The United States Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean that we have a right to possess ...

A common public misconception is that law enforcement officersalways need a warrant to conduct a search and collect admissible evidence. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects ...

In the last few discussions, we have talked about obstruction of a law enforcement officer, specifically misdemeanor obstruction. O.C.G.A. § 16-10-24 (b) covers felony obstruction of a law ...

In the last blog, we began discussing felony and misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer, under O.C.G.A. 16-10-24. The key difference between misdemeanor and felony obstruction is that ...

Obstruction of a law enforcement officer is a fertile topic, and we'll spend the next two or three discussions dealing with this area. Today we will discuss the basic elements of the law, and ...

Second degree burglary differs from First degree burglary in definition and in sentence range. OCGA 16-7-1 (c) states: A person commits the offense of burglary in the second degree when, without ...

O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 defines the penalties for the commonly charged offense of Possession of Less Than An Ounce of Marijuana. O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 (b) states in essence that any person charged with possession ...

In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...

O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 defines the penalties for the commonly charged offense of Possession of Less Than An Ounce of Marijuana. O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 (b) states in essence that any person charged with possession ...

In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...

On Monday July 23, 2012 in Jackson, Georgia an convicted inmate was facing the death penalty and was scheduled to be executed at 7p.m. His attorney however, was able to persuade the State High Court ...

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution provides the foundation for our right to bear arms. The United States Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean that we have a right to possess ...

Over the next few posts, I will be providing general information regarding probation, including probation revocation, in Georgia Courts. Under Georgia law, a Court may suspend a Defendant's ...

In addition to placing a Defendant on a probated sentence, the Court will apply specific terms for the Defendant to comply with for the duration of the sentence. A probation officer is assigned to the ...

In the last few discussions, we have talked about obstruction of a law enforcement officer, specifically misdemeanor obstruction. O.C.G.A. § 16-10-24 (b) covers felony obstruction of a law ...

In the last blog, we began discussing felony and misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer, under O.C.G.A. 16-10-24. The key difference between misdemeanor and felony obstruction is that ...

Obstruction of a law enforcement officer is a fertile topic, and we'll spend the next two or three discussions dealing with this area. Today we will discuss the basic elements of the law, and ...

A common public misconception is that law enforcement officersalways need a warrant to conduct a search and collect admissible evidence. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects ...

O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 defines the penalties for the commonly charged offense of Possession of Less Than An Ounce of Marijuana. O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 (b) states in essence that any person charged with possession ...

In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...

O.C.G.A. 16-13-30 controls punishment regarding controlled substances, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, distributing, selling, and purchasing controlled substances. Nonetheless, the most ...

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution provides the foundation for our right to bear arms. The United States Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean that we have a right to possess ...

After a new arrest, Georgia rules require that an in custody Defendant be presented before a Magistrate for a First Appearance. Rule 26.1 of the Uniform Superior Court Rules of Georgia states ...

After a new arrest, Georgia rules require that an in custody Defendant be presented before a Magistrate for a First Appearance. Rule 26.1 of the Uniform Superior Court Rules of Georgia states ...

In addition to placing a Defendant on a probated sentence, the Court will apply specific terms for the Defendant to comply with for the duration of the sentence. A probation officer is assigned to the ...

Over the next few posts, I will be providing general information regarding probation, including probation revocation, in Georgia Courts. Under Georgia law, a Court may suspend a Defendant's ...

In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...

A common public misconception is that law enforcement officersalways need a warrant to conduct a search and collect admissible evidence. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects ...

In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...

Second degree burglary differs from First degree burglary in definition and in sentence range. OCGA 16-7-1 (c) states: A person commits the offense of burglary in the second degree when, without ...

Due to the high risk of robbery in Georgia liquor stores, some people are considering passing a law that will require most if not all of the liquor stores in central Georgia to install security ...

In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...

A large portion of alleged misdemeanor crimes involve theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 defines the elements necessary to prove theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 (a) states in ...

Due to the high risk of robbery in Georgia liquor stores, some people are considering passing a law that will require most if not all of the liquor stores in central Georgia to install security ...

In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...

A large portion of alleged misdemeanor crimes involve theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 defines the elements necessary to prove theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 (a) states in ...

Due to the high risk of robbery in Georgia liquor stores, some people are considering passing a law that will require most if not all of the liquor stores in central Georgia to install security ...

In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...

O.C.G.A. § 16-8-1 begins the Georgia code section designated to cover theft crimes. Crimes in this area include theft by deception, theft by taking, theft by receiving among several more. Today I ...

O.C.G.A. 16-13-30 controls punishment regarding controlled substances, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, distributing, selling, and purchasing controlled substances. Nonetheless, the most ...

In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...

In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...