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Certain types of drugs require specific items or tools for their storage, transport or use. Any item that’s used to grow, make, distribute, or use drugs is known as drug paraphernalia. Many people might not realize that they can face criminal charges for these items,...
The idea of bringing an eyewitness to court seems very simple. That person saw the alleged crime take place. They have no reason to lie about it, at least in theory. Therefore, they can come to court and recount their memories of the event so that the judge and jury...
Marijuana is a drug that’s still illegal under federal laws, but some states and municipalities have decriminalized it. For people who live in Georgia, however, this has not come to pass: There is still the possibility of facing criminal charges because of possession...
Many kinds of shoplifting are obvious and intentional. Some people go in to a store with razors to open packaging or devices to deactivate RFID security chips. Others grab merchandise and run out of the store with little concern for loss prevention, staff members or...
In most states, including Georgia, burglary is often a misunderstood criminal offense. Although similar, burglary is not the same as simple theft. Burglary is more about unlawfully entering a property without permission than it is about taking something that belongs...
Almost everyone speeds, at least occasionally, while driving. Some people have personal rules where they never go more than 5 miles per hour over the speed limit. Other people won't even look down at their speedometer and will instead go as fast as they feel is right....
Instances of theft and shoplifting are commonly grouped in the same category of crimes and judged in a similar way. However, there is a huge difference between a bank raid and stealing a soft drink in a grocery store. While this is true, any type of theft or...
Many addicts have a bad relationship with money. Their addiction may have ended their career or may keep them from pursuing one. Even though they may not have income, they still need resources to purchase their drug of choice. Some people with addictions turn to...
A study once found that people who purchase items from a store carry a much lower chance of engaging in shoplifting. While this seems to be a pretty low-key discovery, it may have had huge implications on the way that store security professionals look for shoplifters...
It’s no secret that people who are addicted to drugs will break the law to get the drugs they need. Simply having the drug in their possession is a criminal act. What many people don’t think about is that there are underlying factors in the addiction that must be...
