Sentencing in Georgia
Georgia sentencing laws vary depending on the crime, severity of the crime, and past convictions. Learn more about Georgia specific sentencing laws.
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Georgia's New "Texting" While Driving LawWhat exactly is prohibited by Georgia's new statute and what are the consequences if you violate it?
Read more- Misdemeanors Are Not Minor in Georgia
Although misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, they do not come without a price. A misdemeanor conviction could cost you jail time, fines, community service and probation on top of a permanent criminal record.
Read more - Steps to Take if You are Arrested in Georgia
This article details what will happen after an arrest and provides tips for negotiating the process. - What to Do if You Are Arrested. For many people, being placed under arrest is one of the most traumatic events of their lives. Most are in a position they never expected to be in, and are completely unprepared for what they are facing. This article will attempt to detail what you can expect and what you should do in Georgia if you are unfortunate enough to be placed under arrest.
Read more - What Is Probation in Georgia?
"""What's probation?"" is a common question criminal defendants ask their criminal law attorneys at different points of the process. The question may come either at the time their criminal case is being wrapped up in court, or after a probation violation has been flagged by the probation department, seeking to revoke the probationer's remaining time under the sentence, or to otherwise enforce court-ordered probation. Probation office personnel are typically not lawyers but are the gatekeepers of supervised probation or even non-reporting probation when the probation rules are violated."
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