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
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?
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
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 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
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...
The Do’s and Don’ts of a DUI Stop
Seeing the red and blue lights of a police car flash in your review mirror can be a frightening experience. Worse, if you've been pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), you could be facing serious charges. It is vital to know your rights...
Charged with DUI this Holiday Season?
Have you been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) this holiday season? If so, it is crucial that you do not panic and that you focus on controlling your situation. Any arrest can be a terrifying experience, especially if you have never had a run-in with the...
Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC Open New Hinesville Office
On September 26, 2014 Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC proudly opened their new satellite office in Hinesville at 410-A Gen. Screven Way, Hinesville, GA 31313. Their firm, which first opened in 2006 in Richmond Hill, had wanted to open a new office in...
Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC Open New Hinesville Office
On September 26, 2014 Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC proudly opened their new satellite office in Hinesville at 410-A Gen. Screven Way, Hinesville, GA 31313. Their firm, which first opened in 2006 in Richmond Hill, had wanted to open a new office in...
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