Author Archives: Jarrett Maillet J.D., P.C.
How Does Child Protective Services Work in Georgia?
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), is the entity in charge of investigating child…
Can Social Media Be Used As Evidence?
Attorneys can present social media posts as evidence in court. Once you post something to Facebook, you willingly share it with the…
Comparing Juvenile and Adult Proceedings in Georgia
Georgia’s juvenile justice system dates back to the early 1900s. Instead of trying children as adults, the system recognizes that children and…
Is the American Criminal Justice System Flawed?
In theory, the criminal justice system is composed of equitable laws, interpreted fairly and equally. In practice, the criminal justice system is…
Common Misconceptions About Domestic Violence Charges
Domestic violence pervades every state in the nation, breaking up families and endangering lives. Domestic violence deaths in Georgia are currently at…
Opioid Addiction Requires Rehabilitation, Not Prison
Georgia, like most parts of the country, is battling an epidemic of opioid and heroin dependency, that, too often, has led to…
Is Megan’s Law Fair and Effective?
In 1994, registered sex offender Jesse K. Timmendequas raped and murdered seven-year-old Megan Kanka of New Jersey, who lived across the street…
What Is Skip Tracing?
The digital age has afforded American citizens with an unparalleled measure of convenience and comfort unknown to previous generations. It has also…
Georgia Arson Laws
Police might arrest you for arson in Georgia if they believe you intentionally started a fire or set off explosives that damaged…
Why Do Innocent People Plead Guilty?
The criminal justice system in the United States is decidedly flawed. Every day, the criminal and civil justice systems convict innocent people,…
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