Criminal Defense

Georgia takes involvement of minors in drug crimes seriously. Punishments may be more severe when minors took part in drug operations, even when they only played a small role. Obtaining controlled substances In Georgia, it's illegal to receive a controlled substance...

Anyone who drinks and drives may face serious charges in a Georgia courtroom. The same might be true when the person is under the influence of illegal drugs. Those who think that they won't face any charges when using prescription drugs could be sorely mistaken. Both...

Drug counterfeiting is a threat to the sale of legitimate, trademarked products. Counterfeit drugs reduce the safety of over-the-counter medicines and the reputations of drug manufacturers. Being accused of counterfeiting results in the losses of profits and...

Under Georgia law, it is unlawful for a person to purchase, possess, manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, sell, or possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. A violation of this law, including possession, is considered a felony drug...

Just like other states, Georgia takes sex crimes very seriously. As such, a person who is suddenly facing charges for one of those crimes needs a strong defense to prove their innocence. It’s important to know about these crimes and how they’re defined by law. What...

While eyewitness evidence can often be a crucial element in a criminal trial, it also has proven to be unreliable in many cases, with DNA evidence leading to some convictions being overturned. Efforts to make eyewitness identification, including police lineups, more...

Each year, many burglaries, robberies and thefts happen in the United States. If you're facing charges for one of these crimes in Georgia, it's beneficial to learn how they differ from one another. Here is a closer look at the differences between burglary, theft and...

Drug laws are often inconsistent among certain states, and psilocybin mushrooms are a prime example of that variation. Denver and Oakland are actually two cities that have made them legal within local jurisdictions. Additionally, they are not abundant across the...

The police may stop someone on the street or pull a vehicle over and perform a search. Although an arrest may follow, the charges could end up dismissed if the police didn't have probable cause to perform the search. When law enforcement officials lack or outright...

People in Georgia need to know their rights when it comes to dealing with the police. One of the most common ways that the public comes into contact with the police is during traffic stops. Drivers should understand that if they're pulled over for suspicion of DUI,...