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Georgia Gov Deal Calls For More Drug Treatment, Less Incarceration

January 24, 2012

In his state of the state address a few weeks ago, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal promised to support further efforts to curb recidivism and close the revolving door that sends so many Georgians back to prison once released. He wants more drug courts and greater drug treatment programs for those accused of drug-related offenses, hoping to stop the addictions that often lead to criminal behavior. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: drug charges Tagged With: drugs, jail, sentencing, treatment

Georgia Jails “Warehousing” Mentally Ill

October 6, 2011

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a special report this week called “Hidden Shame”, where they look at the presence of mentally ill people within the criminal justice system. Decades ago, people with mental health issues and little support could turn to state run hospitals for assistance with things like medication and even basic needs like a place to sleep and food. Now, those hospitals have all but disappeared and their patients have nowhere to go. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: criminal justice, jail, mentally ill

Georgia’s Tough On Crime Stance is Extreme Expensive

May 26, 2010

One in 13 Georgians is under correctional supervision. Whether they are behind bars or on probation, that’s the largest number in the country; the national average is 1 in 31. The tough on crime tradition is now costing state taxpayers $1 Billion per year and many are questioning its effectiveness. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: crime, criminal justice, jail, penalties, prison

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Georgia Criminal Charges

  • Assault and Battery
  • Burglary
  • Criminal Damage – Trespassing
  • Criminal Traffic Offenses
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Possession
  • Drug Possession – Cocaine
  • Drug Possession – Heroin
  • Drug Possession – Marijuana
  • Drug Possession – Methamphetamine
  • DUI – First Offense
  • DUI – Second/Third Offense
  • Drug Possession – Intent to Distribute / Drug Trafficking
  • Failure To Appear
  • Fraud
  • Hit and Run
  • Restraining Order Violations
  • Robbery
  • Stalking
  • Suspended License
  • Theft – Shoplifting
  • Weapons Charges
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