Criminal Law

When you have a criminal record, you may face a variety of barriers when it comes to housing and employment. Employers, property management companies and landlords perform background checks and may choose different candidates based on what they see in the report....

Individuals released from incarceration in Georgia face several challenges when they prepare to transition back into society. One of these hurdles might include finding housing. Not having reliable shelter can cause stress and emotional difficulties. This could...

When an officer places you under arrest, you should evoke your right to remain silent. Remember that anything you say is something prosecutors can use against you, and that includes any lies you tell. Lying to a law enforcement officer is a crime of its own. If you do...

An arrest on a murder charge carries serious repercussions that could result in a lifetime in prison. Despite claims of innocence, accused persons often face an uphill battle to convince the court to agree. Wrongful imprisonment robs victims of their freedom and...

No Georgia motorist who has ever encountered flashing police lights on a roadway and been compelled to stop and undergo close interaction with law enforcers ever forgets the experience. It’s jarring, right? And definitely transcending any reasonable person’s comfort...

Tenants and landlords in Georgia don't always maintain positive relationships that involve ongoing contact and communication. A tenant may repeatedly call his or her landlord's office and not get his or her calls returned. A landlord could ignore serious maintenance...

Recently, the Supreme Court released an official opinion in the Caniglia v. Strom case, deeming that the home is considered the most sacred space according to the Fourth Amendment. If you're a Georgia resident, here are some more important things you should know about...

Just because an individual feels that they have a strong court case, it doesn't mean that they are going to win it. In Georgia, there needs to be a burden of proof in civil or criminal litigation. Here's more information about what it is and who has to establish it....

When a person is arrested in Georgia, the allegations, the potential penalties and how it might affect their lives will all come to the forefront. This could obscure potentially effective areas of a defense. Certain factors like the right to a speedy trial could take...

The judicial system makes a distinction between a criminal offense and a civil offense. The nature of your dispute or pursuit for justice will determine whether you have a civil or criminal court case. In Georgia, civil court cases don't seek to punish the defendant;...