If a lower court in Georgia has convicted you of a crime, you are still not out of options for proving your innocence or lowering the degree of the alleged crime; you can begin appealing to a higher court. The number of appeals that you can file depends on the number...
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The drug charges that could cost millions
The average person probably does not have hundreds of thousands of dollars on-hand to cover legal fines. Yet, that can be the price tag for a manufacturing of illegal substances conviction. Illegal manufacturing of drugs charges are among the most serious drug crimes...
How can police access your smartphone data?
Smartphones contain much, if not most, of the intimate details of our lives, and that makes them an attractive target for law enforcement if they suspect you of committing a crime. But what information do they have a legal right to view, and how can they get it? While...
Ways you can violate a restraining order in Georgia
If you have recently been accused of domestic violence in Georgia, you may be subject to a restraining order. A restraining order potentially makes it possible for you to continue living your life relatively normally and to avoid jail time. However, it also means that...
Drug charge defense options vary greatly
Drug possession charges are sometimes considered less serious than those associated with drug dealing. While it is true that the consequences aren't as harsh for possession, a conviction can have grievous impacts on your future. Because of this, you need to establish...
Know what to do if you’re accused of domestic violence
If someone fears for their life or the lives of those around them due to abuse or threats of abuse from a partner or spouse, then they can seek out a domestic violence restraining order. A domestic violence restraining order, also known as a protective order, is a...
Collateral consequences of drug convictions vary greatly
Being convicted of a drug crime starts a chain reaction of sorts that can impact your life for the long term. One of the considerations of these convictions is what type of charge the person was convicted of. Typically, you will face more serious impacts if you are...
Harsh heroin laws require careful defense planning
The laws in Georgia take a very harsh stance against opioid drugs, including heroin. The current heroin crisis in this country can't be ignored and Georgia is attempting to do its part to help clean up the issue. Unfortunately, this effort is coming in the form of...
Breaking a restraining order in Georgia
If you got into an argument with your romantic partner or spouse and the police were called, you may have received a temporary restraining order. This protects a person for a short time period while an investigation takes place. The investigation will be conducted to...
How to defend against a false domestic violence charge
Domestic violence is an age-old problem that humanity has dealt with, and tried to overcome, for centuries. These days, the rules of society protect family members from becoming the victims of domestic violence by offering them swift and immediate protection from...