Carjacking is classified as a violent crime in Georgia, carrying severe penalties. Victims often experience intense fear and insecurity, raising serious concerns about its broader impact on the community. In Atlanta, a troubling rise in carjackings has been observed,...
Unreliable bitemark identification has led to the exoneration of more than two dozen people arrested in the U.S. Yet, surprisingly, prosecutors in Georgia still use it in court as evidence. Experts have largely discredited bite marks because of a number of issues. How...
In Georgia, someone can just say they are sorry because they didn’t know what they were doing while committing a crime, and the judge might let them walk scot-free. Of course, they will have to convince the court without reasonable doubt that they were indeed “insane”...
The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is a constitutionally legal form of punishment in Georgia that was reinstated in 1973. This form of punishment is hotly contested in the country due to its discriminatory and often arbitrary nature. How the death...
A drunk driving conviction could cause numerous problems outside the most obvious legal ones. Georgia drivers may agree they made mistakes and accept the consequences of driving under the influence. Unfortunately, they may discover that the conviction could hamper the...
Getting arrested for DUI can be a very stressful situation. Very often, individuals arrested for DUI have had no previous contact with the judicial system. But, even before getting to court, there are certain steps to take right away. Here are few steps to take after...
