With 36 states and the District of Columbia now allowing medicinal use of soft drugs like cannabis, many Americans are approaching previously prohibited substances with less fear. Nonetheless, some people who are curious about potential health benefits still worry...
What happens if Georgia issues a family violence protective order?
If a spouse or partner accuses you of domestic violence, he or she may file a family violence protective order. Failing to follow the terms of this order can result in additional criminal charges. Make sure you understand the details of a Georgia family violence...
Types of Georgia theft crimes
Georgia recognizes different types of theft crimes in addition to theft by taking, or depriving someone of his or her personal property. Understanding the laws and potential penalties can help someone facing these charges determine the appropriate actions. Review the...
The history of state and federal drug schedules
A primary factor in the severity of drug charges in the U.S. is the schedule of the drug in question. Georgia, like other states, abides by its own schedules of controlled substances, which it models after federal schedules. But where did these classifications come...
How to react to an embezzlement charge
When drowning in debt and faced with extreme financial loss, people can sometimes make desperate and rash decisions. For some, that desperate action could mean turning to embezzlement in the hopes of quickly eliminating their debt. Even trusted employees are not...
Can I be arrested for having hemp?
While more states have begun to legalize recreational marijuana use, marijuana still remains illegal at the federal level. However, hemp, which is derived from the same plant family as marijuana, is perfectly legal throughout the country. While this may seem confusing...
The problem with eyewitness lineups
Law enforcement may ask people they suspect of committing a crime to participate in an eyewitness lineup. This process allows witnesses to identify the suspect from a line of individuals. Once the witness selects a person from the lineup, the prosecution presents that...
Some traffic violations can be serious
Many people associate traffic violations with small punishments like having to pay fines or take a safe driving course. However, Georgia has traffic offenses on the books that result in more serious punishments. Some traffic violations reach the level of a misdemeanor...
What is Georgia’s Super Speeder law?
When getting a speeding ticket, many people choose to pay the fine without argument — even if they do not agree with the charge. However, while a one-time ticket fee may be manageable in the short term, a traffic violation on a driver’s record may have costly...
Studies involved in determining speed limits
The responsibility for setting and enforcing speed limits rests with state and local authorities, who work with engineers to determine an appropriate limit for each road. Engineers use the 85th percentile speed as a guideline. Working under the assumption that the...
