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New technology may help identify perpetrators

On behalf of Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, P.C. | May 9, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Historically, the criminal justice system has used the accounts of eye-witnesses and police sketch renderings to get a picture of an unidentified criminal. Even when actual photographs of a perpetrator are available, sometimes throw the police off. To keep these...

Recognize defenses to drug offenses

On behalf of Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, P.C. | Mar 7, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Georgia law enforcement officers are trained to make arrests when they encounter illegal substances under the control of individuals. The drug offenses that can result when these encounters are made can impose serious penalties on the lives of those affected. However,...

Drones used to drop drugs into prisons

On behalf of Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, P.C. | Feb 13, 2019 | Criminal Defense

The number of drones on the market has quickly increased as their capabilities have become more and more apparent. Amazon experimented with the technology to make deliveries. The construction industry has used drones to survey sites for potential dangers. But, one use...

The status of marijuana in Georgia

On behalf of Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, P.C. | Jan 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Over the course of the last year, several states have made the news for decriminalizing the possession of small quantities of marijuana for personal use. That means that individuals in those states who are searched by law enforcement officials may not be arrested if...

Georgia joins in fight against opioid manufacturers

On behalf of Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, P.C. | Jan 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense

With the opioid epidemic showing no signs of slowing, Georgia state officials are looking to legal action for an answer. The state's government has joined many other states in the pursuit to end mass opioid addiction by suing nine drug manufacturing and distributing...

Driver and passenger arrested on drug offenses after traffic stop

On behalf of Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, P.C. | Nov 22, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Readers of this Georgia legal blog should be aware that they have important civil rights when it comes to dealing with law enforcement officers at traffic stops. It is important for drivers to know that an officer cannot simply search their vehicle because they think...

What is drug paraphernalia?

On behalf of Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, P.C. | Aug 23, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Drug charges are very serious legal matters and can alter the course of Georgia residents' futures if they are lodged and convictions are secured. Most drug offenses concern the use, possession, sale, or manufacturing of drugs by individuals but another crime exists...

Penalties for drug possession conviction in Georgia

On behalf of Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, P.C. | Aug 9, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Drugs and illegal substances are classified into different schedules under Georgia law. While substances that are considered extremely likely to be abused and do not have medical purposes are considered Schedule I drugs, substances that may be used to treat medical...

Posthumous Pardons for Wrongful Execution of Soldiers in 1917

On behalf of Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, P.C. | Sep 19, 2017 | Criminal Defense

On December 11, 1917, 13 soldiers were hanged one after the other after one of the largest murder trials in U.S. history. The story behind these deaths began a few months before, when, on August 23, 1917, white Houston police officers burst into the home of a black...

Types of Murder

On behalf of Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, P.C. | May 23, 2017 | Criminal Defense

The law is incredibly complex, especially with regards to extremely violent cases. According to Georgia law, murder is defined as the unlawful killing of another person; however, circumstances surrounding the crime will determine the sentence. Georgia is one of the...

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