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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

In the 16 year period between 2000 – 2016, there has been a 47% increase in the number of inmates incarcerated at private prison facilities in the United States. In fact, some estimates put the private prison industry at a worth of over $10 billion. This is a startling figure in the criminal justice system.

On November 21, 2021, Darrel E. Brooks, Jr. drove his SUV into a Waukesha County Christmas parade, killing several people. In the immediate aftermath the public learned that Brooks had a lengthy criminal record and was out on an extremely low bond when he piloted his Ford Escape into a crowd of people.  And so

In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the IRS and their increasingly hostile view towards Syndicated Conservation Easements. The IRS’ view is that this tax shelter has been abused beyond its intended use and is now costing the federal government millions, if not billions, in lost tax revenue. Since 2015 there has

A conservation easement is a legal agreement that limits the use of land or property indefinitely in order to conserve its value. The property owner retains most of their rights as the proprietor while receiving significant tax benefits from both the state and federal governments. So while a piece of land that has a conservation

When a judge or a court asks, “How do you plead?” you have a few optional responses. In addition to “guilty” and “not guilty,” you can plead nolo contendere. This Latin phrase means “no contest” or “I do not wish to contend.”  A nolo contendere plea means you are not contesting the charges against you.