Receiving a criminal charge of any nature can shake up your life dramatically. It can be very difficult to regain your confidence and return to normalcy, particularly if you have a domestic violence accusation. Even if you are falsely accused of domestic violence, the...

While some divorces can be relatively civil, many others are full of acrimony and dirty tricks. If you are going through one of the latter types, you could wind up falsely accused of domestic violence. It’s a sad state of affairs when one spouse resorts to leveling...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...