What is the New Law for Probation in Georgia?
May 13, 2025
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Georgia’s new law for probation, SB 105, went into effect in May 2021. Many heralded the law as a major step forward that almost completely
Shooting Inside DeKalb County Supermarket Injuries 2 people
May 6, 2025
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After “a previous dispute between two employees” escalated into violence on April 26, 2025, authorities arrested a man and charged him with several violations. DeKalb
Non-Assault Family Violence Cases in Georgia
April 22, 2025
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Domestic battery, which is usually charged as ordinary assault, is the most common domestic violence case in Cobb County. This offense has serious consequences in
Top Ten Misdemeanors and Their Defenses
April 15, 2025
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All defenses against the common misdemeanors in Cobb County courts revolve around the burden of proof. Procedural defenses reduce the amount of evidence prosecutors can
The Three Kinds of Assault Explained
April 8, 2025
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After dipping significantly for many years, the number of assaults has increased since the end of the pandemic. Today, about three-fourths of Americans will be
Authorities Halt Smiling Mugshot Girl’s Crime Spree
April 3, 2025
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A 20-year-old UGA student, who famously smiled for her mugshot picture after an early March reckless driving arrest, was arrested again less than a month
Is Alimony Automatic in Georgia?
March 26, 2025
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Absolutely not. In fact, if anything, the opposite is true. The percentage of ex-spouses receiving alimony has plummeted from 25 percent in the 1970s to
What Causes Car Crashes?
March 24, 2025
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Driver error, as detailed in the linked resource, is responsible for an alarming 94 percent of car accidents in Georgia. On a national scale, these
How Often Do DUI-Related Crashes Occur?
March 19, 2025
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Before the coronavirus pandemic, the number of DUI-related crashes had slowly but steadily declined for several decades. But COVID-19 lockdowns had some unintended consequences, such
Lawmakers Mull Terroristic Threat Sentence Enhancements
March 18, 2025
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Largely in response to a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in 2024, the Georgia State Senate approved a measure that would enhance the penalties
