Author Archives: Jarrett Maillet J.D., P.C.
How Do Alibis Work?
Whenever a person faces criminal charges, he or she may rely on the trial process, witness statements, and provided evidence to establish…
How Non-Physical Abuse is Proven in Court
Abuse takes many forms, but most Americans correlate the term “abuse” with physical violence. Emotional abuse pertains to any act of humiliation,…
Does the 3-Strikes Law Exist in Georgia?
Receiving a felony conviction in Georgia can seriously impact your future. You won’t only be looking at a few months or years…
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…
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