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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...

Misdemeanor or Felony? What does that even mean?

One of the first questions that often arises in a criminal case is “how serious are the charges against me or my loved one?” All criminal cases can have long lasting impacts, and none should...

Myths About Georgia’s First Offender Act

Throughout my years of practice, I’ve run in to a lot of mistaken beliefs about what first offender is, what first offender does, and it’s uses. The most common misconceptions about Georgia’s First Offender Act...

Help! Get me out of jail! – A Guide to Working with a Bondsman

Often, the first step in the criminal justice system that someone experiences is being arrested, or getting a phone call from a friend or loved one who has been arrested. Knowing how to get out...