Does Georgia allow the use of recreational marijuana? In Georgia, recreational marijuana remains illegal, and its possession or use is subject to strict regulations, with penalties for even minor possession. What do Georgia’s marijuana penalties entail? An individual found in possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana (outside of cities where it’s decriminalized) may […]

What Does Robbery Mean According to Georgia Law? In Georgia, robbery is defined as an intentional act of theft by a person who takes another’s property either directly from them or in their presence. Key Elements of Robbery Consequences of Robbery Charge In Georgia Robbery is a serious felony in Georgia. You could face imprisonment […]

First Time Arrest? You May Qualify For Pretrial Diversion Pretrial diversion programs are given as a means to divert harsher punishments if it’s your first time being arrested for an offense. There are some charges that may prevent you from qualifying for diversion. How Do You Qualify For Pretrial Diversion? Pretrial diversion programs fall under O.C.G.A. […]

Iintent to distribute is defined as when the amount of the drug seized by law enforcement exceeds the legally defined threshold quantity for recreational or medicinal use.

Here are 7 methods that criminal defense lawyers employ to challenge drug possession charges.

Nolle prosequi means that when there is insufficient evidence in a case to prove the defendant guilty then the court can suspend the charges against the defendant.

We will go over an aggravated assault case example and then go over the details to learn more about the elements of aggravated assault charges in Georgia