For some people, an encounter with a police officer is anxiety-producing. Even seeing a police officer parked on the side of the road can prompt some drivers to respond in unexpected ways. Unfortunately, police say that a mother in Georgia recently started a...
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Month: October 2017
Prescription drug charges may be more of a symptom than a problem
When it comes to issues of possession of legal pharmaceuticals, an arrest is often a symptom of a much larger problem. Many Georgia residents who are in possession of prescription drugs are no longer taking them for the purpose for which they were prescribed. In fact,...
What is domestic violence in Georgia?
Family relationships can be challenging. At times, there is a fine line between an argument and a fight and between disciplining your children and abusing them. If you face accusations of domestic violence, it might help to understand what Georgia law says about it.A...
Shoplifting laws: What’s “shopkeeper’s privilege”?
Shopkeepers in Georgia have the right to detain you if they have a reasonable suspicion that you've been shoplifting. However, the shopkeeper's right to detain -- otherwise known as "shopkeeper's privilege" -- is limited.For example, the shopkeeper or employee needs...
Did traffic offenses lead to bad arrests for DUI drugs?
A significant number of the arrests resulting from the subjective observations of police officers turn out to be erroneous. The alleged traffic offenses that precipitate police pulling someone over could easily end up in bad arrests if the officers fail to follow the...