When prosecutors connect an alleged drug operation to racketeering, the case could expose you to more prison time than either accusation would carry alone. Understanding how the counts interact can clarify what is at stake and which issues require close review....
In Georgia criminal law, taking a human life may be classified as justifiable homicide when committed in lawful self-defense. A person facing murder charges can assert an affirmative defense of justification, arguing that the use of deadly force was legally authorized...
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...
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...
For decades, the Miranda Warning has served as a crucial protection for those in the custody of law enforcement officers. Those under arrest have the right to hear about their Miranda rights before the police question them. Even if there is a language barrier,...
The Second Amendment enshrines the right to bear arms, both for the defense of oneself and for the defense of the country by permitting the creation of well-organized militias. There are certain rules that limit Second Amendment rights. Typically, people need to be an...
You cannot be convicted for a crime you did not commit, at least not without it being a wrongful conviction -- which, unfortunately, does happen. But just refusing to actually commit the crime does not always mean you’re going to avoid all charges. In conspiracy...
It’s not always illegal to carry and use a weapon, such as a gun or knife, but there are times when this can lead to serious trouble with the law. For example, if you have a license to own a firearm, there’s nothing wrong with doing so in a legal manner. Conversely,...
Taking someone else's identity or using their credit cards is against the law. If you're spending money that isn't yours, you're defrauding others and could be accused of serious federal crimes.That's part of what allegedly took place in this case that spanned across...