Monthly Archives: June 2024
Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Distribute in Cobb County
In Georgia, to convict someone of drug possession, the state need only prove that the accused intended the substance in question for personal use. This alone, is a serious offense. However, if a certain amount is found in a person’s possession, prosecutors can try to establish that he or she is guilty of intending… Read More »
I Am Facing Georgia Shoplifting Charges – What Does that Mean?
When people think about shoplifting, they often imagine someone taking an item and slipping it into a bag or a pocket before leaving without paying. While it’s true that this is a good example of shoplifting, it is not the only form that this offense can take. What is Shoplifting? In Georgia, a person… Read More »
What is Theft by Taking?
In Georgia, all theft crimes fall under the general category of Theft by Taking, a term that many other states refer to as larceny. A wide range of offenses can be charged as theft by taking, including unlawfully taking someone else’s property, unlawfully appropriating someone’s property, purposely adversely possessing another person’s property, and even… Read More »
Breath Test Results Are Often Inaccurate
Many people assume that the results of breathalyzer tests conducted by police officers after a DUI stop are always correct. This, however, isn’t necessarily true. In fact, inaccurate results are alarmingly common, as there are a number of factors that can affect the accuracy of these tests. What are Roadside Breath Tests? Roadside breath… Read More »