Distinguishing a “Terry Stop” from an Arrest
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In the America we live in today, it is imperative
that private citizens know their rights. The Fourth Amendment protects us
“against unreasonable searches and seizures” and “no warrants shall issue, but
upon probable cause.” In order for the Fourth Amendment to be triggered, an
encounter be...
When a person takes the life of another, the act is often described simply as “murder.” However, murder is a type of homicide crime along with manslaughter. And, manslaughter can be either involuntary or voluntary. I know, it can get confusing. That’s why if you have been accused or are ...
The holiday season is always filled with food,
family and fun—and alcohol, which can result in serious legal issues if you
make the decision to drink and drive and you just happen to stumble upon a DUI
checkpoint. To some, DUI roadblocks and sobriety checkpoints are viewed as a
trap by law enforc...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatal hit and run crashes are trending upwards. In Georgia this year, there have been a number of hit and run cases.
While there are many reasons why a person may choose to leave the scene of an accident, it’s important to under...
As experienced criminal defense lawyers in Georgia, we not
only feel it’s our duty to keep you updated on specific offenses under Georgia
law but, also, to keep you informed of other news related to the area of
criminal law in general—such as why the state of Georgia has yet to pass
hate-crime ...
While on the campaign trail, Georgia’s newly elected governor, Brian Kemp, made a promise to crack down on gang activity. Back in April, Kemp told Marietta voters, “We have a gang problem in Georgia. It’s a crisis.” And, investigators from the statewide organization GGIA (Georgia Gang Inves...
You have been single for a while and decide to test the
waters of online dating. One day, you receive a message from “SheBadd_1987.”
You review her profile. She has stated that she attends the local community
college, waitresses at a local bar and has her own apartment. Also, her profile
pictur...
Just this month, an ex-Georgia high school
football star who briefly signed with the Atlanta Falcons was arrested by
Columbus police after allegedly sexually abusing a 12-year-old female relative.
The man, identified as Justin Crawford, faces felony charges of incest, sodomy
and enticing a child fo...
Indecent exposure is otherwise known as the crime of public indecency in the state of Georgia. It is considered a sex crime and a conviction of public indecency can have a lasting effect on your life. It can be downright damaging. Not only can being charged and convicted of public indecency stain y...
Early on an August morning of this year—at exactly 2:20
a.m.—Cobb County resident Elvin Durant pulled out a black folding knife and
stabbed his pregnant wife to death. Unfortunately, the unborn child also died.
Durant was arrested and charged with felony murder, feticide and two counts of
aggra...
The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall
not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be
searched, and th...
After all of the 20/20, Dateline and 48 Hour Mystery episodes
that have aired overtime about a husband, a wife or a mistress hiring someone
to hire someone else to kill or harm their significant other one would think
that everyone knows by now that no matter how far you have tried to remove
yo...
As a Georgia
resident, you have the right to protect your property against others who
trespass on your real property or criminally interfere with your personal
property. However, that right is not without its’ restrictions and limitations
under the law.
Defense of Property in Georgia…
In...
You’re drunk! Your eyes are blood
shot red. Your speech is slurred. You’re stumbling out of the bar. And, you’re
wearing the stench of alcohol like it’s a new scent of cologne—it’s all over
you. The bartender should have stopped serving you after you had your tenth
beer, but you flashed...
Navigating the juvenile justice system in Georgia can be difficult and confusing to children, parents and attorneys who are not experienced or familiar with Georgia’s juvenile laws. In Juvenile Court, there are primary three types of cases: dependency actions, delinquency actions and CHINS ca...
Every now and then a news story
pops up on your timeline about a child being charged and prosecuted as an adult
in some state or another for a crime he or she allegedly committed.
For instance, I’m sure you’ve heard
about the recent “Slender Man” case, in which, two 13-year-old Wisconsi...
This can’t be happening, you think to yourself. You have already had a rough day at
work and all you wanted to do was get home as fast as you could to decompress
and relax. Not to mention that driving in Atlanta traffic is stressful enough. You
can’t deny to the cop who pulled you over that yes...
We often get the question, do I still need a lawyer even if I'm guilty? We are all capable of legal mishaps. Oftentimes, miscommunication, mistakes, or heated moments lead us from dispute to the possibility of charges. The most important aspect of any legal charge is your intent. Many cha...