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A charge of public corruption is a serious allegation that can result in both criminal penalties and lasting damage to a person’s career and reputation. In Georgia and at the federal level, public corruption charges generally involve the abuse of a public office for...
Individuals accused of illegal drug possession are at risk of prosecution. The state can bring charges against them that might result in incarceration, probation and financial penalties. Frequently, drug possession charges begin with police officers encountering...
State and federal laws prohibit the possession, transfer and manufacturing of various substances. The government classifies drugs on a schedule. Factors including the likelihood of abuse and acknowledged medical uses of different drugs influence the schedule...
Interacting with police officers when you’re being detained and interrogated can be a stressful experience. It’s critical for you to remember that you have very specific rights in these situations. In 1966, the United States Supreme Court found that it’s so important...
Police searches can feel invasive and can also potentially lead to criminal charges. The average person knows that they have protection from unreasonable searches but may not actually understand what that rule means. After all, what is reasonable and unreasonable can...
The possession, manufacturing and distribution of controlled substances are all illegal under Georgia state statutes. Individuals accused of inappropriate conduct with drugs may face arrest and criminal prosecution. Frequently, those arrested for a drug offense expect...
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is many times stronger than traditional opiate drugs. It is also relatively cheap and easy to manufacture. Fentanyl is so powerful that it can very easily lead to addiction and overdose. As a result, it has become one of the...
Embezzlement is a white-collar criminal charge brought against those who have allegedly misappropriated or stolen resources from their employers. Workers might face embezzlement charges for using a company expense account inappropriately or allegedly taking cash from...
Police officers and prosecutors can turn seemingly innocuous details into the linchpins holding together a case that help them secure convictions. In recent years, one of the most common sources of evidence against those involved in drug manufacturing or trafficking...
Georgia is one of many states in the U.S. that have enacted a stand-your-ground law, which allows individuals to use deadly force in self-defense without the obligation to retreat from a dangerous situation. This law has been a topic of much debate, with proponents...
