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Differences in Homicide, Murder, & Manslaughter in Georgia
Many people conflate the terms “homicide,” “murder,” and “manslaughter,” and it is vital to understand the differences in what these terms define. The term “homicide” is a broad legal term that applies to any killing of another person, and “murder” and “manslaughter” refer to different…
The Life of a Defense Lawyer – Reflecting on 2018
The Personal Side of Defense Law Defense law is a very personal situation that pairs a client and lawyer in a passionate fight for justice. Read the musings of a seasoned criminal defense lawyer for a year in his life helping everyday people. Introduction What…
Contempt! How Not to Get Thrown in Jail
This article explains the court’s contempt authority, outlines the important areas in the law of contempt (specifically, criminal contempt) and offers strategies for a lawyer defending against a criminal contempt citation. BY LAWRENCE J. ZIMMERMAN “Contempt! How Not to Get Thrown in Jail” was first…
Hiring a Lawyer
How to Hire a Lawyer Hiring a lawyer is usually done because something important is at stake. People rarely understand how to find the best attorney for their situation. This article provides you with things you need to know before you contact a lawyer and…
Fourth Amendment Automobile Exception Hits Roadblock
Fourth Amendment Ruling on Warrantless Search In a stunning 8-1 ruling last week, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a warrantless search in the case of Collins v. Virginia involving a police officer who entered a defendant’s property to examine a motorcycle concealed under a…
A Fourth Amendment Victory For All – Byrd v. United States
Last week, the United States Supreme Court came down with a fantastic case, Byrd v. United States, 584 U.S. __ (2018)(that is a legal citation by the way). I know you are asking, “What does this mean for me the average person? Well, this means…
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