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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Yes, but as is usually the case, the complete answer is complex. The Peachtree State has a web of laws which determine whether prenups hold
Domestic violence is one of several criminal cases that also has consequences in civil court. In many cases, civil defendants in domestic violence matters have
A 25-year-old woman is on the run after allegedly violating her probation in Coweta County. According to authorities, Aleefah Sumpter allegedly stole debit card details
