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Many people who are new to the criminal or juvenile court systems ask the question: “What is an arraignment?” To understand what to expect at an arraignment, you need to understand the legal purpose as...

Failure to Appear

Missing a court date will put your case in Failure to Appear status, which can then lead to a license suspension and additional fees. And sometimes it’s due to a mistake and not even your...

Georgia Shoplifting – Is it worth the risk?

Around the holidays, we start to see an increase in theft offenses. Stores are aware of this and typically increase their asset protection services staff. While shoplifting is commonly a crime of opportunity committed on...

Common Halloween Hazards that Can Lead to Criminal Charges

Ghosts and goblins may not be the only hazards to watch out for this Halloween. The hunt for haunted grounds can lead to unexpected trouble. Every October, many teens and young adults start looking for...

Sometimes Pranks are Crimes

April Fool’s Day is recognized in many Western countries as a time to play “tricks.” While the custom has been observed for hundreds of years, no one can be quite sure of its origin. Yet...

Just a ticket

A common question that has come up recently is whether an offense is serious or not, when a person receives a ticket from the officer for the offense. Historically, officers would routinely arrest individuals charged...