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The Law is never static, it’s always changing. And with the birth of DNA evidence, this has never been more true. With the technological boom of the last half-century, there has come an increase in evidence, or at least potential evidence. Fingerprints, DNA, databases, phones, data, etc, etc. Both prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers have

Manny Arora and Devin Rafus sat down recently to discuss the arrest of prominent Atlanta rappers Young Thug and Gunna. These two musicians were arrested as part of a broad RICO investigation by the Fulton County DA office. 28 alleged gang members were named in an 88-page indictment which includes 56 separate charges. These indictments

Misdemeanors are serious. Even though they do not carry the same weight of punishments as a felony they can still end with a person serving jail time and incurring substantial fines. In addition, if you are a Georgia high school or college student, a misdemeanor conviction could negate your ability to qualify for the HOPE

Nolo Contendere, which is latin for “No Contest,” might be a good option to use if you have been charged with some minor offenses or a first-time DUI. Pleading Nolo Contendere might allow you to avoid certain consequences, depending on your specific situation. This is just one of the legal strategies available to you.  In

Money Laundering is often depicted on TV or in movies as a way for drug kingpins and/or former chemistry teachers to ‘wash’ their dirty dollars. This act, of ill-gotten money, has become a mainstay of crime media. Netflix’s hit show Ozark now has multiple seasons of the Byrde Family trying to launder money for drug

Delta-8, CBD, and the Georgia Hemp Farming Act With the growing popularity of Delta-8 and CBD, Governor Kemp signed the “Hemp Farming Act” into law in May 2019.  This legislation legalized hemp shortly after the federal government removed hemp from being classified as a controlled substance with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Since the

Malice Murder vs. Felony Murder – Georgia Georgia is one of the easiest states to be legally convicted of murder. There are two types of murder in Georgia. Malice murder (meaning intent is required) and Felony murder (no intent needed). Both carry the same penalty upon conviction. Lastly, unlike what we see in the media,

DUI laws in Georgia make it illegal to operate a personal motor vehicle if your BAC is over 0.08%. If you are driving a commercial vehicle, then your BAC must be under 0.04%. Drivers under the age of 21 must not drive if their BAC is over 0.02%. There are certain aggravating factors that could

In today’s world, we share (or are forced to share) loads of personal information. From giving our info to the cashier at Best Buy, to signing up for apps, even for using our cell phone. Does this necessarily mean we give up our privacy on this sensitive information that in today’s world has to be

On December 3, 2021, a Michigan prosecutor’s office announced it was charging James and Jennifer Crumbley with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the November 30th school shooting by their son, 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley. In a country where news of school and other mass shootings has become a norm, these charges mark the first time that