Your rights when facing forfeiture in Chatham County, Georgia

February 20, 2010

Your rights when facing forfeiture in Chatham County, Georgia Defendant’s rights, and the process involved in criminal forfeiture, will differ significantly from state to state, and even based on the law you are charged of breaking. When you are facing criminal forfeiture of your property, you may be informed in advance of your prosecution. Sometimes, [...]

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Criminal forfeiture in Chatham County, Georgia

February 19, 2010

Criminal forfeiture in Chatham County, Georgia Criminal forfeiture Chatham County, Georgia is the seizure the property by the state, because of its relationship to a crime. Forfeiture rules vary from state to state, and can be broader or narrower based on the criminal activity committed and the rules of your jurisdiction. But, typically, criminal forfeiture [...]

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Chatham County, Georgia White Collar Crimes

February 18, 2010

Chatham County, Georgia White Collar Crimes “White Collar Crimes” refers to category of criminal offenses that usually take place in businesses or corporations, including “insider trading,” “antitrust violations,” “computer fraud,” “securities fraud,” and “money laundering.” White collar crimes are non-violent in nature, and typically involve some kind of fraud or dishonesty. Such offenses are committed [...]

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Chatham County, Georgia Criminal Defense attorney

February 17, 2010

Chatham County, Georgia Criminal Defense attorney Typical “civil infractions” include “moving violations”, like “speeding” and “failure to yield.” Sometimes people get confused, when they are charged with a traffic misdemeanor, like having invalid license plates or driving an uninsured automobile, and feel that they are being charged with “civil infractions.” Traffic misdemeanors in Chatham County, [...]

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Chatham County, Georgia Criminal lawyer

February 16, 2010

Chatham County, Georgia Criminal lawyer A “civil infraction” is not a crime, but it is a charge filed by the state. The state has to establish that you committed a civil infraction by a “preponderance of the evidence,” that is to say, that it is more likely than not that you committed the violation. This [...]

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Chatham County, Georgia DUI law firm

February 15, 2010

Chatham County, Georgia DUI law firm Drunk driving happens if a person is driving an automobile, after consuming alcoholic beverages to such an extent that his ability to drive the vehicle is impaired. Most people charged with drunk driving claim that their driving was fine. They believe either the officer made up an excuse to [...]

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Chatham County, Georgia Marijuana laws

February 14, 2010

Chatham County, Georgia Marijuana laws GA, along with the remaining 49 states, has adopted a tough stance in the war on drugs. Georgia’s marijuana rules are harsh. The legal effects are probably much more severe than you’ve ever imagined. When you’ve charged with a marijuana related crime, it is essential that you choose a lawyer [...]

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Chatham County, Georgia Marijuana law firm

February 13, 2010

Chatham County, Georgia Marijuana law firm Marijuana rules are different in each state. It is important to understand the subtle differences. Buying, selling, using or growing marijuana is illegal across of the United States. Penalties vary from place to place, however typically consist of jail time, a fine or both. In few states, you can [...]

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The Writ of Habeas Corpus

February 12, 2010

The Writ of Habeas Corpus If someone you know has been imprisoned in Savannah, Georgia , contact a criminal law firmA petition for habeas corpus usually includes the following• The prisoner’s identity;• The prisoner’s custodian’s identity;• The time, date and place of the requested court hearing; and• The issues to be addressed at that time [...]

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The Habeas Petition

February 11, 2010

The Habeas Petition The petition for habeas corpus seeks that the judge issue a writ, requiring that a prisoner be produced before the court on a fixed place, date and time.In the beginning, a petition for habeas corpus used to be filed to seek that the custodian of the prisoner be ordered to bring a [...]

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