In Georgia, a juvenile tried as an adult must be between 13 and 17 and charged with certain serious offences or if a judge grants a waiver transferring the case to Superior Court. The outcome depends on the type of offense, the minor’s age and record, and how...
A spouse cannot simply drop domestic violence charges in Georgia. The decision to prosecute belongs entirely to the state, not the alleged victim. Even if your spouse refuses to cooperate, prosecutors can proceed using police reports, 911 recordings, photographs, and...
A spouse cannot simply drop domestic violence charges in Georgia. The decision to prosecute belongs entirely to the state, not the alleged victim. Even if your spouse refuses to cooperate, prosecutors can proceed using police reports, 911 recordings, photographs, and...
In Georgia, possession of a controlled substance is almost always a felony. The main exceptions are possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, which is a misdemeanor, and certain first-time offenses for which a judge may exercise their discretion. The severity of...
When a family member is arrested in Georgia, the single most important thing you can do is contact a criminal defense attorney immediately and make sure your loved one stays off the phone until counsel is present. How much damage is done in those first hours depends...
