As our country slowly moves towards
decriminalizing marijuana, it is easy to fall into the trap of believing that
the law currently does not take marijuana related charges seriously. In
Georgia, marijuana is still very much illegal, and you can be prosecuted for
trafficking marijuana even if you li...
Accusations
and Indictments are both forms of charging documents, which are documents that
lay out the final and formal charges that an individual is charged with. After
an individual is arrested or receives a citation, the arresting officer sends
documentation to the District Attorney’s or the S...
“Fighting Words” is not necessarily a phrase you would expect to find in a body of law, namely because you wouldn’t even find the phrase in a dictionary. The phrase in and of itself is entirely subjective. Generally, people think of fighting words as offensive or provocative words designed to...
A Pardon
is an order of official forgiveness and is granted to those individuals who
have maintained a good reputation in their community following the completion
of their sentence(s). A Pardon is an official statement attached to the
criminal record that states that the State of Georgia has pardon...
What may have once seemed an obvious distinction,
a peaceful protest from a riot, is now clouded by the times.
A protest is generally considered to be
citizens voicing their opinion about something they disagree with in hopes of being
heard, considered seriously, and ultimately inciting chan...
In the wake of the novel Coronavirus of 2020,
masks and discussions surrounding them have become an ever-present part of
daily life. Their newfound significance to our society has pushed America to
redefine the place of masks in our legal system.
On April 13th, 2020, Georgia
governor Brian Kemp...
Many people might assume battery is just a physical
altercation where somebody gets beat up. Common examples that come to mind may
include a bar fight, domestic violence, or a fight at a sporting event.
In the eyes of the law, however, the definition of battery is
much broader and has multiple ...
The criminal justice system can be both harsh and lenient, depending on the particular situation. Showing that someone is attempting to better themselves and change things about themselves so that they will not offend again can go a long way towards garnering the goodwill of the court. This is espe...
Popular Atlanta restaurant, Fellini’s Pizza,
was recently robbed at gunpoint. Two men walked into the establishment on
McClendon Avenue, entering from different doors. According to the police
report, they pointed guns at the employees and ordered them to lie on the
floor. An employee was, unfortu...
Everyone, in general terms, has an idea of what probation is—a mechanism within the criminal justice system that allows a person convicted of a crime to avoid jail time or a prison sentence. This includes both convictions for misdemeanor and felony offenses. No one wants to spend time behind bars...
Years ago, a good friend
of mine moved to New York. Within her first week there she experienced an
unfortunate incident. She’d left her car in storage down South and had resigned
herself to riding public transportation for her time there. She was thrilled to
be in the “big” city and to experi...
Going through a divorce can be tough for all
parties and things can get right down nasty—especially when minor children are
involved. One parent may want full custody and the other joint custody.
Deciding who gets the kids on what holiday or how many weeks during the summer
can all be contentious...
If you didn’t hear about the cash storm on I-285 back in July, I am going to guess you’ve been living under the proverbial rock. It was literally raining money! Dozens of Atlanta drivers pulled over on the highway to catch the flying cash after a door swung open on an armored truck, spilling cl...
Whether it was the
popular podcast Serial or Netflix's Making a Murderer,
the interest in the true crime genre has exploded and won't be letting up
anytime soon. We continue to be obsessed and entertained with crime, the
criminals who commit it and their journey through the criminal ...
There are many stages of a case—the first being that of a preliminary hearing. The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime(s) in the alleged warrant issued against him or her. The "... purpose of a co...
Once upon a time, there used to be a huge cork board hanging in the entrance of most Walmart stores. I remember seeing them as a child. The boards were not filled with advertisements for movers, garage sales or photos of lost pets. The board was filled with photos of missing children. It was a frig...
According to the AJC, an Acworth man was recently arrested for taking an upskirt photo of a woman as she shopped at a Publix supermarket. The woman reportedly told officers that she noticed a "suspicious male taking a photograph with his phone, from underneath her dress." She then contacted store m...
There has been a recent rash of crimes near Georgia Tech's campus lately. Earlier this month, a woman pumping gas at the Shell gas station off of 14th Street and Northside Drive was robbed at gunpoint by four men whom are still at large. It was 6:30 p.m., still daylight outside when a Maroon Kia Op...
Michael Bixon is a life-long believer in making the best of any situation and looking forward to a bright future. He brings that same philosophy to his practice and focus in helping people facing insurmountable circumstances. For Michael, going out of his way for his clients, being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and ensuring they receive just representation is the only way to operate his practice.
On May 3, 2021, the Georgia Justice Project helped push into law through SB 105 an opportunity for some individuals to be released from probation who have already served 3 years. This bill is retroactive, meaning ...
Perjury in Georgia is a very serious felony charge. The punishments upon conviction can range from a nominal charge to life imprisonment. Even at the low end of punishments, though, felony convictions come with serious ...
Have you been charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Regulated Drugs in Georgia? There are many ways to be charged or convicted of this offense. One example would be obtaining prescription drugs by using someone else’s n...
