Domestic assault is a problem throughout Georgia and the rest of the United States, which is why it’s important to address it if it is happening in your home. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior that may turn into domestic assault or abuse. Domestic...
If you are accused of a crime, your priority should be to defend yourself. By taking action to defend yourself, you’ll be in a better position to protect your rights and minimize the risk of harsh penalties. It is unfortunately common for people’s rights to be...
When the state charges you with a crime, you have the right to defend yourself. Not only can you hire an attorney, but you have the right to discovery, which means reviewing the evidence the state will present against you. Knowing what evidence exists can help you...
People frequently feel frightened and overwhelmed when the state charges them with a crime. The more serious the alleged offense is, the more significant the penalties will be. Some people are so scared of the consequences of a criminal conviction that they plead...
Your spouse or intimate partner wasn't the one to call the cops. A neighbor or maybe someone just walking past your house overheard a disagreement and thought they needed to intervene. Despite both you and the other person trying to tell the police that nothing else...
Over the last decade, consumers have witnessed the growing trend of self-checkout terminals in retail locations. Grocery stores, department stores and big box retailers have all experimented with self-checkout to reduce labor costs and improve customer flow through...
Facing criminal charges can be daunting, especially aggravated assault. While you may understand what assault is, the differences between simple and aggravated assault may be less clear. You know one is worse than the other but are unsure how. According to Georgia...
Domestic violence is a crime that is not taken lightly, regardless of where you live. In the State of Georgia, domestic violence crimes are taken very seriously, and harsh punishments are dolled out. If you have been arrested and charged with domestic violence in...
Domestic violence is a crime that is not taken lightly, regardless of where you live. In the State of Georgia, domestic violence crimes are taken very seriously, and harsh punishments are dolled out. If you have been arrested and charged with domestic violence in...
We’ve all heard of the lie detector test or polygraph. What many people don’t realize, however, is that polygraph tests are not admissible in court. Why not? They have never been proven to work. When they are administered in test conditions, they don’t reliably...
