Top Five Federal Crimes in Georgia
According to a recent study, the five offense areas mentioned below, which are listed in descending order, account for all the matters in Georgia criminal courts. “It is interesting to see which categories of crime receive the most federal sentences in each state, and it is even more fascinating to see some states having the […]
Georgia Man in Custody Following Funeral Fight
A Chesterfield man faces multiple criminal charges after he allegedly fired a gun into the air during a funeral. Police investigators say a fight broke out at a funeral. During that fight, a man pulled out a pistol and fired two shots into the air. Rosalinda Rivera, an associate pastor at New Life Outreach International […]
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 […]
Felons Who Possess Firearms in Georgia
Convicted felons lose many of their rights, in Georgia and most other states. They cannot vote, pursue certain careers, or, for purposes of this blog, possess firearms. Outside criminal court, felony possession is relatively easy to prove. But a Section 16-11-131 infraction is different. That’s especially true in mobile FIP (Felon in Possession) cases. If […]
