If the police pull you over and you worry about facing a DUI, it can be a scary situation to experience. In Georgia, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to serious consequences. For example, your first offense can result in a five-year driver's...
Criminal defense
Understanding the consequences of meth possession in Georgia
According to The Augusta Chronicle, methamphetamine was Georgia's top illegal drug in 2012. It still retained that distinction in 2018. Possession of methamphetamine is a felony involving having 28 or fewer grams of the illicit substance (any amount above that...
What changes occurred as a result of HB 236
After a domestic violence accusation, a victim will usually request a restraining order. This protective order from a court will prevent the accused person from coming near or being around the assumed victim. ValdostaToday.com reported a recent change to the laws...
Does a second or third Georgia DUI mean jail time?
A conviction for driving under the influence in Georgia might mean hefty fines, a license suspension and mandatory community service, among other penalties. Depending on circumstances, it may also mean time behind bars. An up to one-year term behind bars is a...
Consequences for violating a domestic violence protective order
The state of Georgia takes domestic violence seriously. If an individual accuses a spouse or family member of battery, assault, stalking, criminal damage or other violent act, he or she may get a judge to issue a family violence protective order. If you are in...
How can social media help me fight violence charges?
An accusation of domestic violence can be damaging to your life. Even if a court does not convict you of this crime, you may carry the stigma of the accusation for years to come, which could affect your living arrangements, job prospects and family dynamics. This...
You job opportunities after a drug arrest
Many people find the process of searching for a new job challenging. But, for people with criminal pasts, the challenges may feel even greater at times. A less-than-perfect history may impact a person's job search but it need not prevent the person from securing a...
The psychology of false accusations and domestic violence
People lie for many reasons and this is certainly a complicating factor in cases of domestic violence and sexual assault. Without witnesses and other corroborating evidence, the exact truth often remains elusive even in the courts. Due to the nature of false...
What happens if I am falsely accused of domestic violence?
If anybody ever accuses you falsely of any crime, this is a traumatic experience. However, false accusations of domestic violence can be extremely damaging. For very good reasons, society views domestic abuse extremely poorly. However, this can lead to you suffering a...
What can Georgia’s Family Violence Protection Order do?
Georgia law defines family violence broadly to keep people safe, but that may be to your detriment if you find yourself facing a fraudulent claim. Regardless of your situation, knowing the details of the law and protective orders can help you navigate a sensitive...