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Oct. 24, 2018

Georgia State Bill 614: What Would This Mean…

Georgia historically has strict anti-marijuana laws which criminalize the possession of cannabis for non-medical reasons. The state’s medical marijuana laws are also…

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Oct. 24, 2018

An Overview of Firearm Laws in Georgia

Georgia has generally relaxed firearm restrictions and protects citizens’ right to bear arms. However, it’s vital to understand the firearm laws in Georgia if…

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Oct. 24, 2018

How Courts Evaluate Eyewitness Testimony

In the justice system, eyewitness testimony plays an important role in the determination of guilt. Jurors trust the firsthand accounts of people…

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Oct. 24, 2018

10 Shocking Things That Could Make You Register…

Sex crimes are serious in nature and require convicted offenders to permanently register in a publicly-accessible database. This is done to ensure…

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Oct. 24, 2018

Consent Laws in Georgia

Rape and sexual assault are particularly heinous crimes, and it’s important to understand how consent works in the legal sense. If a…

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Oct. 24, 2018

Is DNA Evidence Foolproof?

DNA evidence is arguably the most important development in forensic science of the last century. Law enforcement officers and criminal investigators have…

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Oct. 24, 2018

What is Double Jeopardy?

Many Americans may be familiar with the concept of double jeopardy as a plot device in movies and television shows, but it’s…

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Oct. 24, 2018

Professional Athletes and Crime

Despite the fact that they are some of the highest-paid professionals in the world, it seems like professional athletes have a problem…

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Oct. 24, 2018

What Rights Do You Lose as a Convicted…

You might know that a conviction can be troublesome for your future, but do you understand all of the rights and freedoms…

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Oct. 24, 2018

What Happens to Your Property If You Go…

Generally, it takes several months between the time of an arrest and conviction for felony cases in the United States. You should…

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