Assault can sometimes be an impulse crime. A sudden disagreement with another person can lead to escalating conflict. In some cases, the prior consumption of alcohol before an argument occurs could lead to more aggressive conduct. People may be more likely to put...
En el estado de Georgia, tienes el derecho constitucional de grabar a la policía mientras realizan su trabajo en lugares públicos. Este derecho está protegido por la Primera Enmienda de la Constitución de Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, existen reglas importantes que...
A police officer comes to your home, knocks on the door, and asks to come inside. They are polite but firm. It is clear to you that they expect you to let them into your house, and you know that police officers do have a position of authority in modern society. Many...
When you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol/drugs or refuse to submit to a chemical test to determine if you are driving while impaired, your license can be suspended immediately. For a refusal, your license can be suspended for a minimum of...
Normalmente, la policía de Georgia necesita una orden firmada por un juez para arrestar a una persona, dicha orden debe tener entre otras cosas el crimen del que se le acusa. Pero existen situaciones en que esto no ocurre así. A continuación, las tres razones por las...
Prosecutors need verifiable evidence to justify the criminal charges they pursue. In scenarios involving allegations of drunk driving, many people consider chemical tests the gold standard. If a driver fails a chemical test, other people may automatically assume that...
There was a time when the police relied mostly on eyewitnesses and patrol cars to find suspects, but that is all in the past. In and around Valdosta, officers now use technology to find leads, confirm timelines and locate suspects. These innovations can move an...
Police officers generally conduct searches to find evidence of criminal activity and to prevent additional crimes. They may search vehicles, businesses and private residences when they suspect criminal activity. They may also want to search an individual’s person....
Simple assault is one of the least serious violent offenses prosecuted in Georgia. Allegations of a simple assault may lead to misdemeanor charges against an individual that could carry jail time, an order of probation or fines. Those facing assault charges may want...
Si usted enfrenta acusaciones penales, debe saber algo crucial sobre el sistema legal: la gran mayoría de los casos no van a juicio. De hecho, más del 90 por ciento de todos los casos penales se resuelven mediante un acuerdo con la fiscalía o "acuerdo de...
