Criminal Defense

A routine traffic stop may seem like a minor inconvenience, but every stop must comply with constitutional protections. Law enforcement officers have authority to stop drivers under certain circumstances, yet that authority has legal limits. Understanding those limits...

When someone is accused of a sex crime, they may claim that they did not know they did anything wrong. They believed the other person was just a consenting adult, as were they. The whole encounter seemed appropriate and legal at the time, so they do not understand why...

Law enforcement agencies take online sex-related offenses seriously – particularly when they involve minors. Catching people who engage in illegal activity online can be challenging.  That’s why agencies at all levels often use online “sting” operations to do so. One...

Getting arrested for a sex crime in Georgia doesn’t automatically put you on the sex offender list. The state only adds your name after a conviction. But just because your name isn’t listed yet doesn’t mean the situation isn’t serious. Here’s what Georgia law actually...

Usually, police officers need a warrant or permission to enter a private residence. Police officers must follow the right procedures, or anything they find while searching a residence could be vulnerable to suppression during criminal proceedings. Occasionally,...

People who are facing drug charges often have various facets of the case to sort through so they can determine how to set up a criminal defense strategy. One thing that may come into the picture is the legality of a search warrant.  Some drug cases center around...

There are numerous ways for the state to develop a criminal case. The more objective the evidence is, the more powerful it may be during criminal proceedings. When police officers don't gather much objective evidence, prosecutors may end up relying on questionable...

Many people use their cellphones in a wide variety of areas of their lives. They make phone calls, send text messages or use social media apps to send direct messages. They use their phones to make financial transactions or navigate to certain locations. As a result,...

Defending yourself and your property from physical harm is a legal right that Georgia allows in certain conditions. However, not all use of force is justified.  It’s important that you understand exactly when you can and cannot use physical force to defend yourself....

In Georgia, both voluntary and involuntary manslaughter involve the unlawful killing of another person, but they differ in intent and circumstances. Voluntary manslaughter is often characterized as a “crime of passion” usually resulting from some type of provocation....