When an individual is charged for a crime related to drugs, the charges and punishment can vary greatly depending on the allegations. If the drug charges include anything related to drug manufacturing or intent to distribute, then it is likely the allegations will be...
Year: 2012
Bond denied for Atlanta girl accused of killing toddler sister
Whenever a young child is killed by someone in the child's family, the defendant can be certain to need a strong defense. When the alleged domestic violence charge names a 13-year-old sister, the various elements of age and potential penalties in the event of...
School janitor in DeKalb County arraigned for alleged sex crimes
Being charged with alleged creation and possession of child pornography are serious crimes no matter where you work. Being charged with those alleged sex crimes while working at a school makes it that much more serious and requires a very strong defense. A school...
Man allegedly attempted to commit sex crimes with a minor
Being accused of any type of crime should always be taken seriously. However, allegations involving sex crimes--especially those involving children--should be given particular attention. If someone is found guilty of this type of crime, his personal life and...
Man caught for alleged drug trafficking in Atlanta
Being accused of any type of drug charge is a serious crime, no matter the quantity involved or the exact offense. However, drug trafficking is potentially one of the most difficult crimes to defend against, especially if it occurs between states.A Texas man was...
General accused of sex crimes claims evidence tainted
No matter who you are or what your position, one's reputation can often be damaged over unfair accusations. Allegations of sex crimes in particular raise the risk of dealing enough damage to reputation in one's professional life or personal life that it could be...
Dekalb County criminal conviction reinstated against driver
When people drive, accidents are going to happen. Whether it is hitting another car, some other form of property or even another person, sometimes it is simply unavoidable. For one woman in Dekalb County, unfortunately this is exactly what she says occurred, and now...
I DIDN’T KNOW IT WAS ILLEGAL TO CARRY CASH!
A young man driving on the interstate is stopped for an alleged traffic violation. Officers don't issue a citation and they don't arrest the young driver. Instead, the officers search his car. The officers find a large sum of cash, and then they take it away from him!...
Landlord’s drug-related arrest raises questions
While there is a war on drugs here in Georgia, it often stretches beyond this state's borders. Interstate drug crime typically involves federal investigators, and can result in federal charges. In addition, the state of Georgia has its own drug crimes that are...
Being accused of any type of sex crime can not only deal severe damage to a person’s reputation, it can haunt him or her for the rest of his or her professional life and personal life. One of the main reasons for this is that when a Georgia resident is f
Being accused of any type of sex crime can not only deal severe damage to a person's reputation, it can haunt him or her for the rest of his or her professional life and personal life. One of the main reasons for this is that when a Georgia resident is found guilty of...