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Many shoplifting charges are the result of actual theft. People leave the store with merchandise for which they did not pay and get caught. However, people don't even technically need to leave the store to be at risk of a shoplifting arrest and then theft charges....
When facing assault charges, there is the potential for fairly serious sentences. You may have to spend time behind bars, pay restitution to the victim, spend time on probation and have a permanent record, for example. It depends on the severity of the specific...
When an eyewitness identifies a suspect in a crime, it can have a major impact on a trial. A judge and jury may believe that the eyewitness has no reason to lie about what they saw. If they take that statement as fact and the witness places the suspect at the scene of...
Traffic stops aren’t supposed to happen just because a police officer feels like pulling a vehicle over. Instead, the officer has to have a valid reason to conduct the stop. In the case of a suspected drunk driving stop, the officer has to see signs that the driver is...
Georgia uses lookback periods to determine whether a prior DUI conviction will affect your current sentence. This is essentially a timeframe during which previous convictions are considered when enhancing penalties for subsequent offenses. Understanding these periods...
When a person finds out that they’re facing criminal charges, one of the first questions they may have is what the charge means. Criminal charges are typically divided into categories—misdemeanors and felonies. There’s no such thing as a good criminal charge, but...
Before a judge decides to release you on bond, the court must be satisfied that you will appear for every required court date. This is not about your guilt or innocence. It’s a practical judgment about whether you might disappear once the case begins. Being labelled a...
The felony murder law in Georgia is one of the most far‑reaching in the country. Many people are shocked to learn they can face a murder charge even if they didn’t kill anyone. Understanding the law is crucial for anyone charged with murder. Let’s take a brief look at...
In some states, while you can use self-defense, you do have a duty to retreat. The goal should always be to avoid a physical confrontation. Self-defense is supposed to be only a last resort when all else has failed. You have tried to avoid the conflict but were unable...
When a fire breaks out in Georgia, the line between accident and arson becomes a consequential legal question. Investigators, prosecutors and insurance companies all look closely at the circumstances to determine whether a particular fire was the result of negligence,...