Criminal Defense

Self-defense laws in the Peach State protect individuals compelled to use force to defend themselves or others from immediate harm. These laws are rooted in the principle that individuals have the right to defend themselves from threats or violence. Understanding the...

For many people, a vehicle is an extension of their personal living space. Their vehicles may contain personal possessions for their comfort while driving. They may have a sense of privacy in their vehicles even though other people can theoretically look through the...

The issue of law enforcement bias has troubled the justice system in Georgia for decades and continues even now. Reports of alleged discrimination and misconduct may go unnoticed by the general public, but they occur with alarming frequency. In a nutshell, this means...

The police knocking on your door can be concerning, especially if you have never dealt with them before. How you act in the next few minutes could make a big difference to your future.  Your first question is probably whether or not you need to open the door. The...

If you are caught driving with an open container of an alcoholic beverage in the passenger area on the roadway or shoulder of any public highway, you may face a charge in Georgia.  This is the open container law. Here is what it entails: What is an open alcoholic...

Criminal convictions, especially those involving harm to children, can significantly impact an individual's child custody rights. When determining custody arrangements – including contested requests for modification of existing orders – the courts prioritize the...

If the police accuse you of a crime, your head might go into overdrive. Unless you have been in this situation many times before, it will be incredibly stressful. That stress will leave you vulnerable to making mistakes, and even innocent mistakes can be costly when...

An arrest in Georgia generally results in intake processing by law enforcement professionals and then someone's detention in a jail or similar facility. Especially if someone has never had legal issues before, spending time in jail can be a traumatizing experience....

Traffic stops allow the police to stop drivers from violating traffic laws and gather evidence supporting an arrest. The police do not have the power to do whatever they want during traffic stops. Citizens are protected under the Constitution.  To protect yourself...

There was a time when some people – particularly young people – might have thought it was nothing more than a prank to call 911 and falsely claim there was serious criminal activity going on at a particular address to get police to go there and startle or frighten the...