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Many browsers have a private mode built in. This may just be called private browsing or incognito mode. The exact terms differ from one company's product to the next, but the general idea is that you can use the browser and it will not track your history or your...
While many states have legalized medical and recreational marijuana, Georgia has not. The state has a low-THC medical cannabis program that differs from the much more permissive medical marijuana statutes in many other states. There is also no legal way to acquire or...
A first-time drug possession charge in Georgia carries serious legal and personal consequences. The state classifies drug offenses into schedules, and this classification affects your penalties. Understanding these rules helps you see your legal options more clearly....
Failing a breathalyzer test generally results in a driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol charge. Even though breathalyzers are highly sensitive and generally accurate, readings can be inaccurate. Some factors can lead to a breathalyzer giving a false positive...
Confusion about the law is often the underlying issue behind many criminal charges. People who assume that their behavior is legal may learn the hard way that they misunderstand state statutes. Even in private situations, including intimate relationships, certain...
When police arrive after a fight, they often step into a confusing scene where emotions are high, injuries are visible and everyone has a different version of what happened. The person accused of violence may feel like officers only heard one side of the story,...
Compared to some other states, Georgia has relatively liberal knife laws. But to understand Georgia’s knife laws, let’s first define what a knife is. Here, knives are defined as cutting instruments made for personal defense and offense that have blades and attached...
When confrontations arise, people often have to make rapid judgments regarding their next steps. They may attempt to leave a situation that has become volatile. Other times, they may believe that they need to act immediately to protect themselves or others from an...
In Georgia, not all assault charges carry the same weight. Certain underlying factors can transform a simple assault into an aggravated assault, which is a far more serious offense. Hence, knowing what triggered the change can help you better understand the charge you...
Yes. In Georgia, you can face arson charges even if no one suffered physical injuries. The state does not need to prove that someone got hurt. Instead, prosecutors focus on what burned, how the fire started and whether they believe someone knowingly caused it. Georgia...