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...
criminal defense
Police arrest suspect in deadly New Year’s Day shooting
A deadly New Year’s Day shooting at a Savannah bar left one dead, two injured, and police scrambling to find the culprit. The SPD has now apprehended the main suspect. Kendal Stevens was arrested on January 15th in a joint effort between the SPD’s Impact Team and the...
Brothers’ drug smuggling scheme disrupted
An addict’s need for illicit drugs does not cease upon the addict’s arrest and confinement. In many cases, inmates will use their contacts to make arrangements to smuggle drugs into a jail or prison. An especially blatant example of such a scheme was apparently...
What is the purpose of a field sobriety test?
One common way that Georgia residents have encounters with law enforcement officers is through traffic stops. Some traffic stops are based on allegations by officers that drivers are breaking traffic laws while operating their motor vehicles. Other traffic stops...
Your actions when police stop you
Your actions and statements when police stop you can have severe consequences. Your criminal defense in Georgia begins with what you do during a police confrontation. Anything that you say to police may be important because it can be used to arrest you and against you...
Know the penalties for Georgia DUI
Georgia drivers can receive charges of driving under the influence when they display impairment and/or blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. Drivers who refuse a breath test when arrested for DUI will receive additional penalties, including a 12-month license...
The psychological trouble with eyewitness identification
It is tragic that eyewitness testimony remains one of the most influential pieces of evidence heard by juries; the Association for Psychological Science points out that “convincing” and “accurate” are two often unrelated qualities in a witness’s account. Since a...
Will I lose my license after a DUI?
People arrested for a DUI in Georgia will be faced with fines, community service, and jail time if convicted. They will also be subject to other penalties, including suspension and revocation of their licenses. Different types of license penalties Georgia uses three...
Do license points cause you to lose driving privileges?
Georgia drivers generally think that a DUI conviction will cause them to lose their driving privileges. However, other traffic violations could also factor in causing law enforcement to suspend your license. One violation may not do it alone, but over time,...
Teach your children about their constitutional rights
If your son or daughter is away at college for the first time, the freedom can be liberating — but it can also be overwhelming. For the first time in a teenager's life, they are able to make their own choices and decisions independently of their parents. Which...
