A Cobb County death penalty case is testing Georgia’s new Survivor Justice Act. Learn how the law works, who may qualify, and what it could mean for sentencing and post-conviction relief.
A Georgia hit-and-run can mean fines, license suspension, jail or even felony charges. Learn the penalties, what makes a case more serious, and which defenses may be available.
Police don’t always need a warrant to make an arrest in Georgia. Learn when warrantless arrests are allowed, how arrest warrants work, and what happens after you’re charged.
You may not have to serve your entire Georgia probation sentence. Learn who may qualify for early termination, what judges consider, and how the process works.
An 1,800-pound marijuana seizure highlights the stakes of Georgia drug cases. Learn how marijuana possession and trafficking charges are prosecuted—and what defenses may apply.
Being near illegal drugs does not automatically mean you’re guilty of possession. Learn how Georgia law defines actual and constructive possession and the defenses that may apply.
A friend or loved one is in Cobb County Jail—now what? Learn the 8 steps of the jail release process, from bond and court orders to final release from custody.
After a break-in at her Forsyth County home, rapper GloRilla now faces felony drug charges. Learn how Georgia law applies to her case and what it could mean for others.
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
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
