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Georgia Bond Law Changed In 2025: New Information Required For Sureties
In 2025, Georgia made a key change to its criminal bond law that can affect defendants, their families, friends, and anyone who agrees to be a surety. When someone is arrested, getting out of jail is usually the first priority, but bond paperwork is more than just a form to fill out. A bond… Read More »
Georgia’s New Intellectual Disability Hearing Law In Death Penalty Cases
Georgia’s new intellectual disability hearing law is an important change in death penalty cases because it affects when and how a defendant can raise intellectual disability before the State seeks the ultimate punishment. For years, Georgia used a proof standard that made these claims extremely difficult to prove in capital cases. The new law… Read More »
Georgia Adds New Schedule I Controlled Substances In 2025
Georgia’s drug laws change when lawmakers update the schedules. In 2025, House Bill 473 became Act 45 and changed parts of Georgia law about Schedule I controlled substances and dangerous drugs. This is important because if a substance is added to Schedule I, having it, buying it, selling it, delivering it, or having it… Read More »
Georgia’s New Fentanyl Trafficking Law: What Changed In 2025?
In 2025, Georgia changed its fentanyl trafficking laws in a big way. If you are facing a fentanyl charge, it is important to know how much tougher the law has become. Senate Bill 79, called the “Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act,” took effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to offenses from that date… Read More »
Georgia Changes Penalties For Prostitution-Related Offenses Involving Minors
Georgia’s New Penalty Change Matters In Prostitution-Related Criminal Cases A prostitution-related charge in Georgia can create fear, embarrassment, and confusion from the first moment a person learns they are under investigation. When the allegation involves a minor, the case becomes far more serious, and the possible consequences can change a person’s life. Georgia recently changed… Read More »
Georgia Survivor Justice Act: Abuse Evidence Affects Cases
Abuse Evidence Can Change The Way A Georgia Criminal Case Is Presented A criminal charge can feel very different when the full story includes abuse, threats, control, fear, or survival. Defendants accused of acts that cannot be fairly understood without looking at what happened before the arrest. The Georgia Survivor Justice Act recognizes that… Read More »
Georgia’s New Law Enforcement Partners Act
What Georgia’s Law Enforcement Partners Act Means For Criminal Cases Georgia’s new Law Enforcement Partners Act changes how the state defines a “law enforcement officer” in some criminal cases. This matters for people accused of a crime because Georgia law often treats cases differently if a law enforcement officer is involved. Someone might face… Read More »
Can A Lawyer Plea Down My Georgia Criminal Charges?
Being charged with a crime in Georgia can leave you wondering whether your case will end with a trial, a dismissal, or some form of negotiated agreement with prosecutors. Many people facing criminal charges want to know if a lawyer can help reduce the severity of the accusations or lessen the possible penalties. In… Read More »
What Do I Do When Police Show Up At My House?
It is normal to feel nervous if you see police officers at your door. Many people start talking or trying to explain themselves right away, often without knowing why the officers are there. This can cause problems if the situation becomes a criminal investigation or leads to an arrest. If police come to your… Read More »
Can I Still Drive After Being Arrested For DUI In Georgia?
A DUI Arrest Can Immediately Affect Your Driving Privileges Many people are surprised to find out that a DUI arrest in Marietta involves more than just a criminal case. It can also start a separate process that may suspend your driver’s license through the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Whether you can keep driving… Read More »