Certain simple assault charges are just misdemeanors, while more dangerous acts are assault felonies that will change the rest of your life. The financial implications of a possible restitution payment could be just the beginning. Assault with a deadly weapon is an...
Felonies
When is a drug crime a felony in Georgia?
In general, misdemeanor offenses in Georgia carry less than a year in jail at the county level. In contrast, felony offenses can result in a year or more of incarceration at a state prison. Review the factors that influence whether a drug-related charge is a felony or...