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Under the Constitution, every person in the United States has the right to self-defense against injury or death. It is a basic principle that people should be allowed to use force to protect themselves when necessary. But this principle is extended in certain states where “stand your ground” laws exist. Georgia is one of several… Read More »

If you are arrested for committing a crime, police officers or detectives will question you to attempt to get more information. Common in these scenarios is the Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation, which you’ve likely seen in movies and television. In real life, these interrogations tend to be much less dramatic, but the general… Read More »

When a person interferes or attempts to interfere with a law enforcement officer’s ability to perform a lawful arrest, it’s known as resisting arrest. Depending on the severity of the accused person’s actions, this could be classified either as a felony or a misdemeanor. Resisting arrest may take many different forms. It often involves suspects… Read More »

A jury in Gwinnett County found James Propes to be guilty of engaging in sexual intercourse with his partner without disclosing that he was HIV-positive. Upon appeal of the decision, the appeals court agreed with Propes’ position that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction. Propes contended the state did not present laboratory test… Read More »

In White v. The State, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that 20-year-old workout pants could be DNA tested in an appeal of an aggravated assault case. The lower court previously refused to allow for the DNA testing because of evidence that the biological material would have deteriorated over that time. The court believed the… Read More »

In Edge v. The State, Timothy Dwight Edge appealed the denial of his motion for a new trial after he was convicted on a “peeping Tom” charge. In his appeal, Edge argued the following: There was not enough evidence to support the verdict. Misconduct on the part of one or more jurors played a role… Read More »

While many states have decriminalized or even legalized recreational marijuana, Georgia has not. In fact, possessing less than an ounce of marijuana could lead to up to 12 months’ incarceration and fines up to $1,000. Those caught with more than an ounce could face felony charges, with a conviction leading to a jail term of… Read More »

The primary difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in Georgia is the severity of the crime. Misdemeanor offenses typically involve acts that result in minor losses and damage to property or victims. Felony crimes, however, tend to be much more serious in nature. The following is an overview of the three main categories of Georgia criminal… Read More »

The penalties you might face if convicted of possession depend largely on the type of drug in question and the amount in your possession at the time of arrest. Although many states have begun to legalize or decriminalize the use of recreational marijuana, the state of Georgia can still be quite harsh when it comes… Read More »

When you’ve been convicted of a drug crime in Georgia, you could face some very severe consequences. But what if a minor committed the offense? While the state has different legal processes for juveniles, the consequences of a drug arrest can still be quite harsh for young people. It’s important to work with a juvenile… Read More »