Most traffic stops and chance police encounters end peacefully. Yet, on occasion, these can escalate. An officer may arrest you during a stop for reasons that remain unclear. If they apprehend you without cause or reason, they have likely made a false arrest....
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Month: June 2020
How many people die while in jail?
There is a certain inevitability that people will die in jail. With the U.S. prison population being what it is, you simply have too many people in the system to expect it not to happen. You also have people who are essentially serving life sentences, such as a...
Can you record the police?
Police misconduct is a serious issue that for decades people have found it hard to fight back against. In cases where the police department carried out the investigation after allegations of wrongdoing, people would question how accurate that investigation could be....
How to report police misconduct
Law enforcement is meant to serve and protect the people, but all too often they do not. If you are the victim of police misconduct or violence, it’s important to stand up for yourself and others. Here are some steps that you can take after facing police misconduct:...
What to do when crime victim compensation isn’t enough
Victims of violent crime are entitled to crime victim compensation from the state of Georgia if they meet the reporting requirements. These reparations cover medical expenses, funeral expenses, counseling expenses, lost wages, loss of support and crime scene...
