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I did not have drugs on me, can I still be convicted of possession? Isn’t possession nine-tenths of the law?

A lot of people mistakenly apply an old phrase “possession is nine-tenths of the law” to the wrong context.  In Georgia, possession can be sole or joint, and actual or ...
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Can The Police Lie During an Interrogation?

Short answer: Yes, they can. Long Answer: When investigating a crime, the police often try to get the suspect to give a confession.  They use an “interrogation” (custodial interview) to ...
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Does Georgia have mandatory minimum sentences?

With regards to crimes committed in Georgia that are pending in State or Superior Court, the judges have wide discretion in fashioning a sentence. There are no “sentencing guidelines” like ...
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