Before officers may question you in a criminal investigation, they typically must advise you of your Miranda rights. With a name that comes from a 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case, these rights include your right to have an attorney present during major parts of the...
Many police alerts seem routine when the alarm is first called in, but even mundane incidents can quickly escalate into armed standoff between police and one or more suspects who may have automatic weapons. A recent incident in Lawrenceville started out as a...
A 36-year-old Gwinnett County man was arrested in Woodstock, GA on Tuesday, April 21st. He was charged with 13 separate criminal counts including attempted child molestation, sexual exploitation of a child, eight counts of obscene internet contact with a minor, and...
Each state has different laws regarding who can and cannot vote. In the state of Georgia, a person who has been convicted of a felony may be barred from voting, which, in and of itself, is not unusual. In other states, this restriction is usually applied based on a...
Being charged with a felony in the state of Georgia can certainly be stressful. When a person is accused of a serious crime, he or she may feel overwhelmed when facing an uncertain legal future. In many cases, the key to success for an individual accused may be the...
Marijuana laws are evolving. Pot is legal in Canada and has been decriminalized in many states. About half the U.S. allows medical marijuana, but it is illegal under federal law, which supersedes state laws if the feds choose to enforce them. Georgia is one of the few...
A Georgia man who says he did his best to help an elderly neighbor now finds himself in a serious legal situation. By all accounts, the elderly man often relied on his younger neighbor to assist him with various tasks and errands. Unfortunately, the man’s close...
Gwinnett County, Georgia, residents are by now aware that the state boasts an ever-growing music community. The “hip-hop capitol of the south” had become a favorite stop for many touring artists and has even become the venue for awards shows for the popular genre. Law...
Gwinnett County residents may know that facing criminal charges in Georgia can be a stressful experience. During an arrest, the behavior of a suspect may influence the legal outcome for the person accused. Even for adults, it can be difficult to determine how to react...
You are facing felony charges of assault and battery, and you feel overwhelmed by frightening, complex criminal justice system. If you are convicted of your charges, the state will consider you a felon. You never intended for your situation to get so out of control,...