What is the Difference Between a Riot and a Protest in Georgia?
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What may have once seemed an obvious distinction,
a peaceful protest from a riot, is now clouded by the times.
A protest is generally considered to be
citizens voicing their opinion about something they disagree with in hopes of being
heard, considered seriously, and ultimately inciting chan...
In the wake of the novel Coronavirus of 2020,
masks and discussions surrounding them have become an ever-present part of
daily life. Their newfound significance to our society has pushed America to
redefine the place of masks in our legal system.
On April 13th, 2020, Georgia
governor Brian Kemp...
Many people might assume battery is just a physical
altercation where somebody gets beat up. Common examples that come to mind may
include a bar fight, domestic violence, or a fight at a sporting event.
In the eyes of the law, however, the definition of battery is
much broader and has multiple ...
The criminal justice system can be both harsh and lenient, depending on the particular situation. Showing that someone is attempting to better themselves and change things about themselves so that they will not offend again can go a long way towards garnering the goodwill of the court. This is espe...
Have you been charged with aggravated sexual
battery? And, if so, are you having trouble understanding the difference
between sexual battery vs. aggravated sexual battery? Or, why a sexual battery
charge might be elevated to an aggravated sexual battery charge? Well, we are here
to help you und...
If you didn’t hear about the cash storm on I-285 back in July, I am going to guess you’ve been living under the proverbial rock. It was literally raining money! Dozens of Atlanta drivers pulled over on the highway to catch the flying cash after a door swung open on an armored truck, spilling cl...
Whether it was the
popular podcast Serial or Netflix's Making a Murderer,
the interest in the true crime genre has exploded and won't be letting up
anytime soon. We continue to be obsessed and entertained with crime, the
criminals who commit it and their journey through the criminal ...
There are many stages of a case—the first being that of a preliminary hearing. The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime(s) in the alleged warrant issued against him or her. The "... purpose of a co...
There has been a recent rash of crimes near Georgia Tech's campus lately. Earlier this month, a woman pumping gas at the Shell gas station off of 14th Street and Northside Drive was robbed at gunpoint by four men whom are still at large. It was 6:30 p.m., still daylight outside when a Maroon Kia Op...
The Federal Rules of Evidence govern the admission of evidence in the federal court system. While each state has its own rules of evidence, they are similar—if not the same—as the federal rules. The first hurdle to get over in regards to the admissibility of evidence is determining its relevanc...
It's
been said once, twice and many times over: "One who is his own lawyer has
a fool for a client." However, no matter what the old adage says, every
American citizen not only has the right to be represented by counsel, but also
has the right to represent himself or herself in court. Otherwise, kn...
We’ve all been pulled over by the police before—at
least most of us. If you haven’t then you are a unicorn! Such a traffic stop
usually involves an officer requesting to see your license and registration
before heading back to his or her police cruiser with your information in hand.
And, does...
To a prosecutor’s dismay, witnesses in a criminal
trial don’t always cooperative. A prosecutor’s worst nightmare—besides losing a
case—is when a witness for the prosecution takes the stand and surprisingly
testifies in favor of the defendant. It just doesn’t happen in the movies! It
doe...
A criminal trial can be broken down into six to seven
major categories, depending on the outcome—an acquittal (a not guilty verdict)
and conviction (a guilty verdict). The categories are: (1) jury selection; (2)
opening statements; (3) presentation of case/evidence; (4) closing statements;
(5) ju...
“I
plead the fifth.”
Whether in real-life legal proceedings or a Hollywood
blockbuster, we have all heard those four little words. Most people are fully
aware of their right not to incriminate themselves in a criminal trial. It’s a
protection guaranteed to us under the Fifth Amendment of t...
Immigration does not drive crime. Studies have shown that there is no correlation between immigrants and increased crime. In fact, studies have shown that crime has decreased as the nation’s immigration population has increased throughout the years. Despite such data, many immigrants do move thro...
Do you have a loved one who is incarcerated in Georgia? Is their jail sentence nearing an end? Are they being considered for parole? Maybe they have six months or so left to serve. If so, your loved one may be eligible for a work-release program, which is different than a prison work program. A wor...
There are different types of crimes such as felonies and misdemeanors. And, there are different classification of crimes such as: specific intent crimes, general intent crimes, malicious crimes and strict liability crimes. Malicious crimes include crimes such as arson and common law murder. Regulat...
“A defendant has a constitutional right to a fair hearing and reliable determination of the voluntariness of a confession, not influenced by its truth or falsity.” Jackson v. Denno, 378 U. S. 376-377 (1964).
FACTS OF THE CASE
In June of 1960, Nathan Jackson and Nora Elliot entered a Bro...
Generally, there are two types of evidence presented
during a trial—direct evidence and circumstantial evidence. Under the Rules of
Evidence, there is no legal distinction between the two. In the movies and in
real life, we have often heard defense attorneys attack their opponent’s case
by argu...