As marijuana is increasingly legalized across the United States and its availability and acceptance are on the rise, Georgia residents could find themselves facing drug charges due to a lack of knowledge of state laws. Despite the rampant changes taking place, Georgia...
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Can I bring edibles with me when I fly?
We often post on various criminal law matters on this blog. Most recently, we discussed flying with drugs and marijuana. In that post, we discussed how the TSA treats those found with drugs. However, we did not address edibles. In this follow-up post, we will discuss...
Can the TSA arrest me for drugs or public intoxication?
As travel increases across the country, confrontations with the Transportation Security Administration are increasing as well. This has been exacerbated by the increase in flight cancelations and delays that have left passengers at airport restaurants, lounges and...
Three ways to block the prosecution’s evidence
Allegations of criminal wrongdoing can have a tremendous impact on your life. They can certainly damage your reputation, but they can also threaten you with conviction, which in turn, may lead to incarceration, lost employment, and other consequences that can touch...
Use this motion to try to keep out harmful testimony
Although it can be stressful to face an aggressive prosecutor, you have some strong criminal defense tactics at your disposal that can help you fight back. But the onus is on you to educate yourself on these defense tactics and utilize them to the fullest extent. One...
Defending yourself against a theft charge
A criminal conviction for theft in Georgia can have serious consequences that last for the rest of your life, particularly if the conviction is for felony theft. A theft charge under Georgia law is a misdemeanor if the value of the items allegedly taken is under $500;...
Constitutional violations may result in unlawful arrest
From the arrest to the interrogation, police officers have a legal obligation to make sure that a suspect’s constitutional rights are not infringed upon. However, violations of arrestees’ constitutional rights are common, particularly if the officer has not received...
How does Georgia’s ‘implied consent’ law work?
Having a drink or two may seem like no big deal until you are driving home and see red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. Before you know it, police are asking you to exit your vehicle and perform a breath test. What happens now? What is implied consent? Georgia...
Georgia’s law against drug related objects
Arrests for drug offenses are common and Georgia penalizes them harshly. What many people don’t realize, however, is that it’s not necessary to have drugs in your possession to be convicted of a drug offense. The consequences can be nearly as severe. What are drug...
Can I join the Army if I have a felony on my record?
Many young adults in Georgia choose to serve our nation by enlisting in the Army. While this is a brave and noble choice, if a young adult has a felony on their record, they may wonder if this will keep them from serving in the armed forces. The following is a brief...