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What Is Soliciting Prostitution? Legal Definition

Soliciting prostitution means asking, offering, or agreeing to pay for a sex act. The offense targets the buyer. It does not require that any sex act take place.

Georgia handles this a little differently than most people expect. There is no crime in the Georgia Code called "soliciting prostitution." The buyer is charged...


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How Georgia Classifies Speeding Over the Limit

In Georgia, speeding penalties rise in tiers based on how many miles per hour a driver exceeds the posted limit. The state does not treat all speeding violations the same way. A driver going 10 mph over faces a very different outcome than one clocked at 30 over. Understanding these tiers is the first step toward protectin...


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Do You Need a License to Carry a Gun in Georgia?

No. Georgia is a constitutional carry state, and has been for years. You do not need a license to carry a gun in Georgia. State law lets any "lawful weapons carrier"


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What Does Making False Statements Mean in Georgia?

Making false statements is a crime in Georgia, and prosecutors bring the charge far more often than most people realize. A person violates the statute by knowingly and willfully deceiving a state or local government department or agency. The deception may be a spoken lie or a false writing or document...


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What Is Swatting?

Swatting is a false emergency call made to send armed police to another person's home. The caller often claims there is a hostage, a shooter, or a bomb. The purpose is to draw a large police response to that address. SWAT stands for Special Weapons and Tactics. Those are the specialized units that respond to the most dangerous emerge...


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