Most states have hate crime laws that penalize those who commit acts against others based on their gender, race, sexual preferences or other protected characteristics. Georgia has no such hate crime laws. That's why a man who has been convicted of throwing scalding...
Month: June 2019
Unusual federal laws can still get you in trouble
Not everything to do with the law has to be serious. In fact, there are some interesting laws that you may violate that are so unusual that they're laughable. Realistically, since the laws are on the books, you could end up charged with a federal crime if you...
Six surprising things your car may know about you
Your car may know a surprising number of things about you and your activities. Newer models store all kinds of data in their infotainment systems and event data recorders. And all that data is currently fair game for police and other law enforcement officials.Thanks...
Protect your rights and fight drug charges in Georgia
Federal drug charges threaten your freedoms because they often come with heftier penalties than state charges would. Most federal charges come with a minimum penalty of a year in prison, even if it's a relatively minor crime.No one wants to be put behind bars, so if...
What is aircraft hijacking?
Of all federal crimes, one of the most significant (and rare) is an aircraft hijacking. Aircraft hijacking refers to the unlawful seizure of an aircraft by a single person or group.When you think of aircraft hijacking, you may think that the people taking it are...