Self-defense is nothing new. From perhaps the very beginning of mankind there has been a need for a person to protect themselves from others. Often, verbal altercations escalate into life-threatening situations. In such situations, a person may be justified...
Domestic terrorism in the United States by extremists and groups can result in harsh sentences for participants. Learn how the government views domestic terrorism including groups on a terrorist watch list.
The legality and reason for traffic stops are often disputed. This is especially true when it leads to arrests. Learn about traffic stop laws and your rights in Georgia.
Questions and allegations of various forms of election fraud have grown substantially in the past 10 years. The clamor over voting irregularities has driven numerous law enforcement agencies to investigate and protect the integrity of voting processes. People alleged...
In 2022, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp added new measures that will promote extremely aggressive sentencing of every child sex offender. An article on the WTOC-11 news website stated, " The House Bill 1188 makes laws that punish sex offenders...
Learn about laws and penalties for possession of controlled substance, illegal substances, and drug paraphernalia in Georgia.
Explore Georgia drug possession laws, sentencing, and penalties. Explore what you may encounter after an arrest for possession of illegal substances in Georgia.
In Georgia,you are not required to hire a lawyer to get a divorce. Yes, you could save money, however; it takes only one mistake in a divorce to lose a LOT of money. As to whether or not you...
Although many people consider marijuana to be no big deal, the State of Georgia disagrees. This article presents information on Georgia laws and penalties for marijuana-related charges.
In Georgia, possession, sale, trafficking, and cultivation of marijuana is illegal. Georgia marijuana laws do allow for certain clinical use of marijauna, however; even this legal use has strict requirements. While some areas in Georgia may address minor possession...