Marijuana Breathalyzer Test Coming to the United States
The National Institute of Science and Technology has earmarked $1.4 million to study roadside cannabis chemical tests. This study is part of an overall effort headed by the National Institute of Justice. So far, the NIJ has committed over $14 million to over two dozen marijuana breathalyzer researchers. “With these awards, NIJ continues its dedication […]
Some Probation things to Know in Cobb County
Since 2007, the probation population has leveled off slightly in Georgia. More troubling, however, is the rise of punitive surveillance. Essentially, for many probationers, personal information is no longer personal. Instead, the county tracks probationers’ location, biometric, and other meta-data. The law imposes almost no restrictions on this activity. Worse yet, many counties contract these […]
Most Georgians Believe Violent Crime is rising
Never mind what the statistics say or don’t say. According to a new poll, almost two-thirds of Georgia residents believe violent crime has increased over the past two years. 42 percent of respondents blamed weak gun laws for the uptick. Other commonly cited causes included poor mental health services, liberal jail release laws, and an […]
Senate Dems Introduce Marijuana Legalization Bill
After repeated delays, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and two close colleagues introduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. “Cannabis legalization has proven immensely successful at the state level, so it is time that Congress catches up with the rest of the country,” Schumer said in floor remarks Thursday. “I am proud to be the […]
Serious Injury Alcohol-Related Wreck in Cobb County
A 36-year-old man, who was allegedly intoxicated when he lost control of his pickup on Interstate 75, is now in police custody after the initially fled the scene. Georgia State Police troopers said the driver “overcorrected” and the truck flipped over near the Windy Hill Road exit. A woman was ejected from the truck when […]
Taking the FEAR Out of Bond Forfeiture Matters
Almost before their seats were warm, lawmakers in the very first session of Congress began considering the bundle of Constitutional amendments which became known as the Bill of Rights. This bundle included the Eighth Amendment. This provision is widely known for the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishments. More recently, the excessive fine prohibition has […]
July is the New January: New Laws That Took Effect July 1, 2022
For most state agencies, the new fiscal year starts July 1. So, to many lawmakers, International Chicken Wing Day is the equivalent of New Years Day. In July 2022, about five hundred new Georgia laws took effect. Free speech bills, like the one curtailing critical race theory in schools and the restricting of free speech […]
GA Senate Candidate Dogged by Domestic Abuse Allegations
A former football icon is expected to easily win the Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Raphael Warnock. But the fall campaign of Herschel Walker may be hampered by prior domestic violence issues. In his younger days, the former Georgia Bulldog standout violently abused women on several occasions, behavior […]
Check and Non-Check Forgery in Georgia: What You Should Know
Back in the day, forgery charges in Georgia usually involved forged checks. Clumsy forgers signed a fake name or added a zero. More sophisticated forgers washed the ink. In any case, if the defendant made good on the check, prosecutors usually dismissed the charged, and for the most part, all was forgotten. Then, 9/11 shut […]
Reality TV Stars Guilty of Obstruction
According to a federal jury, before she was center stage in a slew of reality TV programs, Julie Chrisley submitted false documents to a grand jury to cover her husband’s financial tracks. Prosecutors alleged that the Atlanta mom tried to cover up an illegal ownership transfer. “Julie Chrisley transmitted this document with the intent of […]
