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The burden of proof during a criminal trial is on the prosecutor. They must have enough evidence to warrant bringing charges in the first place. They must then build a case that is strong enough to convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed...
The drug courts, which are a type of Accountability Court, serve an important function in the criminal justice system. They are an alternative to traditional prosecution that treats drug offenses as a form of moral failure, rather than the consequence of a very real...
If you choose to drive while you are under the influence of alcohol, you run the risk of being arrested on DUI charges. Georgia law states that you have to be in "actual physical control" of a vehicle while impaired to be guilty of an offense. Notably, this does not...
People hoping to fight criminal charges need to strategize based on the details of the state’s allegations. Those facing assault charges might claim that they acted in self-defense in some cases. Other times, they might potentially assert that they didn't actually...
These days, it seems like many people prefer texting over making a phone call. Smartphones have made texting easier than ever, and people will also send messages through many social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Reddit or WhatsApp. These direct...
Shoplifting often makes people think of teenagers who wear sunglasses out of a store without paying for them or fill their pockets with costly cosmetics. Shoplifting often involves people taking merchandise without paying for it, either by concealing it or by grabbing...
Police officers who pull people over on suspicion of impaired driving need evidence to justify an arrest and help the state pursue criminal charges later. Police officers often follow drivers to record erratic conduct on the road with their dashboard cameras. They ask...
Fentanyl has become a hot topic in social policy, law enforcement and medicine in recent years. This powerful synthetic opioid is far stronger than traditional opiate drugs, such as morphine and codeine. It is so potent, in fact, that experts blame fentanyl and...
Every criminal charge requires a unique response. The specific allegations brought by the state, the evidence collected and the history of the defendant all influence the most effective response to pending criminal allegations. In some cases, challenging the use of...
Assault charges are among the most common violent crimes that occur in Georgia. People can face assault charges after altercations with strangers or after disputes with family members. Confusion about what constitutes assault may leave people questioning the validity...