What You Should Know About Forgery in Georgia
Most of us have forged something at one time or another. We might have faced more punishment than this, but we emerged relatively unscathed. As a result, many defendants do not think forgery charges are very serious, even if they face felony charges. The reality is much different, as forgery has severe direct and collateral […]
Insurance Fraud in Georgia: A Closer Look
According to the FBI, insurance fraud costs these firms about $40 billion per year. Since insurance companies largely reported these statistics, that number might be a bit inflated. But there is no doubt that insurance fraud is a serious problem, and Cobb County prosecutors aggressively go after fraudsters. In fact, when a tornado or other […]
Breaking Down a Georgia Disorderly Conduct Charge
Prior to the smartphone era, Section 16-11-39 of the Georgia Code was one of the most commonly charged offenses in Cobb County. If you looked at an officer wrong, you would probably be charged with disorderly conduct. Today, these charges aren’t quite as common, but they are still numerous. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, […]
Drug Trafficking Crimes in Georgia
Unintentional poisonings, mostly drug overdoses, are the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. So, there is immense pressure on law enforcement to “do something” about this issue. Mostly because the cases are relatively straightforward and easier to prove in court, most drug arrests are for simple possession. However, any time they have […]
Some Possible Defenses to Burglary in Georgia
This offense is a combination of a property and violent crime. Most other infractions are only one or the other. For that reason, burglary is one of the most serious felonies in Cobb County. In addition to the direct consequences, there are significant indirect consequences. When many people see “burglary,” they think of a masked […]
Feds Relax Drowsy Truck Driver Standards
Despite opposition from safety groups, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently rolled back some key safety rules. The agency redefined a “short haul driver.” Previously, truckers who covered fewer than 100 miles could drive for only twelve hours at a time. Now, these limits are 150 miles and fourteen hours. Short haul drivers have […]
Basic Elements of a Negligence Case
Freakish Series of Events Kills Atlanta Woman A young woman who survived a car crash was killed by a toppling utility pole a few moments after the wreck. 26-year-old Keisha Edwards was involved in a minor car crash on Woodruff Farm Road. Neither he nor her passenger was injured. As they walked around the vehicle […]
Aggravated Assault: A Closer Look
We have mentioned several times that prosecutors normally bring the most aggressive charges that the facts could possibly support. This approach gives the state more leverage during plea negotiations. If they reduce the charges to something reasonable, some defendants think they are getting a good deal. Additionally, obtaining convictions in serious felonies is a good […]
What Should I Do After a Car Accident?
Vehicle collisions kill or seriously injure millions of Americans every year. Thanks to negligence laws, accident victims might be entitled to substantial compensation, even if the other driver did not receive a citation. Frequently, the most critical part of a car crash claim is the brief window of time between the crash itself and the […]
Auto Accident Evidence
The Magnificent Seven of Car Crash Evidence Items The Great Wall of China, which was built to keep Mongol hordes out of civilized China, contains almost four million bricks. That’s a lot of building material. However, like all other structures in the world, whether big or small, it was built one brick at a time. […]
