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Being accused of a crime can be a stressful, emotionally overwhelming, and nervewracking experience, even if you didn’t commit the offense. Often, people in these situations will say things to law enforcement that are not true or can be construed a… Read More

Being accused of a criminal offense is a serious matter — and it’s crucial to attend any hearings that have been scheduled in your case. Whether you’ve been charged with a traffic violation, misdemeanor, or felony, there can be serious conseque… Read More

In the event you were arrested for a crime, you may be wondering, “can the police lie to you to get a confession?” In short, the answer is yes. The police are permitted to lie and use deception during an interrogation or investigation. However, t… Read More

Being falsely accused of a crime can have a significant impact on your life and livelihood. Not only could you incur monetary fines, but you might even spend time in jail. A conviction can also result in a permanent criminal record for a crime you di… Read More

Georgia laws include specific provisions about use of character evidence against a defendant in a criminal case. Generally, character evidence cannot be used against a defendant, but there are exceptions that make the issue of admissibility complex.… Read More

In the Georgia criminal justice process, most cases are resolved through a plea deal between the prosecutor and defendant, with the approval of the judge. A plea deal — or plea agreement or plea bargain —can benefit the defendant, prosecutor, and… Read More

A first-time arrestee with no prior felony convictions may benefit from a Georgia law known as the First Offender Act, which provides an opportunity to avoid a conviction on the public record if certain conditions are met. If you may be eligible for… Read More

Conspiracy is a distinct criminal offense in Georgia. It is charged as conspiracy to commit a felony or conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor and may be charged along with other specific criminal charges. Any conspiracy charge is a serious matter with s… Read More