If you have an encounter with a police officer, they may want to search your phone. This could happen after a traffic stop, for example, or even if an officer comes to your house. They may tell you to give them your phone, but they won’t actually be able to look at...
Theft crimes in Georgia can vary widely, and understanding when police can arrest you for different types of theft is important. The type of theft and the circumstances involved determine when an arrest might happen. It is helpful to have an overview of the most...
If a police officer wants to come into your house, they may just knock on the door and ask you if they can come have a look around. They may even frame it in a friendly way, such as saying that they just want to talk to you for a minute and it would be easier...
If you are facing embezzlement accusations in Georgia, it is important to understand how the state's laws distinguish it from theft. While both crimes involve taking property that does not belong to the accused, the circumstances and legal definitions of these...
Drug offenses can lead to various penalties upon conviction, including jail time and other interventions. Electronic monitoring is one such intervention, which involves using technology to track an offender's location and compliance with court orders. When a convicted...
If you are facing criminal charges, every action and decision that you make from now until your case is fully resolved can significantly impact its outcome. This reality includes any use of social media. Staying off of social media can be challenging, especially if...
Whether the allegations are entirely untrue or not, it’s a scary situation to find yourself charged with domestic violence. One moment where everything suddenly spiraled out of control can have an immediate effect on your life – and the potential to affect your entire...
Breath tests measure blood alcohol concentration and play an important role in law enforcement efforts to ensure road safety. However, these tests are not infallible indicators of intoxication. Various factors can influence the accuracy of breath test results. When...
Field sobriety tests are standard practice in Georgia. However, they are not a sufficient way to determine whether you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Here is what you need to know about this controversial practice. What are field sobriety tests? There...
Many people mistakenly take their first DUI charge as a non-issue. They think that since they have a previously clean record, it will hold out even now. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Sometimes, even one DUI conviction can end up radically altering a...