Motions to suppress must include some details but are not required to limit the number of attacks being made on the search and seizure.

Attorneys have a duty to keep clients informed about what is happening in their case.  Email is a fantastic tool to communicate with clients.  More complicated issues can be presented and outlined.  Graphic images can be incorporated.  Documents can be attached. All without the hassle of playing ...

Google may be taking steps to protect users' privacy which will end geofence warrants directed at Google. Other privacy concerns will continue to exist.

Remain silent as to questions you are not required to answer during traffic stops. Anything you say can be used against you and can take away the opportunity to challenge a search of the person, vehicle or the vehicle's contents.

Prosecutions for threats must meet the requirements of "true threats" under constitutional jurisprudence including proof of at least a reckless intent.

US Supreme Court says that Bruton issues can be resolved with robust redactions and jury instructions and that severance is not necessary.

Obstruction of justice offenses do not require an ongoing investigation or proceeding. Convictions for such an offense that include a sentence of one year or more will trigger removal (deportation) from the United States.

Georgia statute defines narcotic drug to include opiates (natural and synthesized) and cocaine. Cocaine does not fit within the medical definition of narcotic.

Confidential communications need to be protected by attorneys and clients.

Sexual offender form special condition related to probationer contact with minors found to be unconstitutional.

Early Georgia case on constitutional speedy trials will not hold pandemic-caused suspension of jury trials against the government.

Case of note regarding extent to which an officer can intrude upon private property without consent, a search warrant, or exigent circumstances. When officer went beyond the area necessary to access the front door of the house, he violated the Fourth Amendment.

A quick review of the December 2021 SORNA regulations and how they intersect with Georgia's requirements.

A quick look at special grand juries.

Drivers need to sign the citation if requested by the officer.

Odor of marijuana is not enough to justify the search of a vehicle in Pennsylvania.

A look at the recent case of Gowen v. State (2021) regarding a vehicle search based on odor of cannabis.

Georgia Parole Board is considering many for earlier parole based on coronavirus dangers.

Interesting development regarding government use of tracking devices. Subject of surveillance charged with theft when tracker goes missing even with absence of evidence that he actually did anything to the tracker.

According to the Atlanta newspaper, the Georgia Senate is studying the issue of persons with felony convictions being able to vote, particularly those charged with non-violent offenses.  This is apparently a very early discussion and hearing on concerns about the issue, with not a lot of particul...

Suspect compelled to unlock phone for Government using thumbprint sensor.

States across the country facing challenges in marijuana prosecution based on hemp legalization.