Cash Bail Measure Fails
April 13, 2023
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Lawmakers couldn’t agree on a compromise measure to expand cash bail, and the legislative session expired with the matter still up in the air. The
Summer 2023 Air Travel No-Nos
April 11, 2023
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The mask mandate is a distant memory and travel bargains are still available. So, if you haven’t flown for a while, the summer of 2023
Antisemitism Law Dies in Georgia Assembly
April 6, 2023
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Depending on your perspective, there was good news or bad news from the state capitol recently, as lawmakers refused to enhance criminal penalties for hate
Some Key Flaws in the Field Sobriety Tests
April 4, 2023
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Most jurors assume the DUI FSTs are scientifically reliable. But such assumptions are often wrong. Indeed, a closer examination of the NHTSA-approved three-test battery reveals
Thirteen People Arrested in Major Drug Bust
March 29, 2023
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After they executed several search warrants in central Georgia, authorities seized forty pounds of high-grade marijuana, digital scales, multiple firearms, and over $125,000 in cash.
Is Domestic Violence a Big Deal?
March 21, 2023
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It depends on who you ask. Most defendants don’t think domestic violence is a big deal, especially if the alleged victim didn’t have to go
Breaking Down a Retail Theft Case in Cobb County
March 15, 2023
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It’s a victimless crime. The store just writes off the loss. The rich manufacturer doesn’t care about theft. Aggressive marketing campaigns create uncontrollable urges to
What Are the Crimes That Can Get You Deported?
March 13, 2023
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Prior to 1924, between 10 and 15 percent of Americans were foreign born. Then, Congress passed the Immigration Act, which included strict quotas, and immigration
Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions
March 10, 2023
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Direct consequences of criminal convictions include lengthy incarceration, high fines, and extended court supervision. Eventually, however, the cell doors open, fines are paid off, and
Hit-and-Runs in Criminal and Civil Court: What’s the Difference?
March 8, 2023
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These incidents have become increasingly common over the past few years, especially among pedestrian accidents. Today, about 25 percent of pedestrian accidents are hit-and-runs. Frequently,
