What is a bond? The last place anyone wants to find themselves is locked up. But if it happens, the first thing you want to do is get out. But how? If you are arrested for a felony or misdemeanor in Georgia, you are entitled a bond hearing to determine if bond will be set. […]
We have all, at some point in our lives, be it television, movies, or real life, heard the Miranda warnings. But where do these warnings come from and what do they mean? This article will outline the history and application of the infamous Miranda warnings. Throughout this article, you will notice the term “custodial interrogation.”
Some legal scholars refer to probation as a jail sentence that allows you to serve your time in the community so long as you follow the rules. While close, technically probation is a judicially imposed “criminal sentence that, subject to stated conditions, releases a convicted person into the community,” as an alternative to incarceration. A
If a party to a case believes a court’s judgment was made in error, an appeal may be filed to have the issue reviewed by another court. It is strongly encouraged for parties to obtain a lawyer to represent them in an appeal. There are complex rules and strict deadlines to observe in an appeal
Marijuana is an increasingly hot topic in political, legal and medical arenas throughout the country. As states have begun to decriminalize the use of marijuana and the language of laws can vary, it is important for citizens to be aware of the specific Marijuana laws in their state. In Georgia, the State Board of Pharmacy
