When the general public hears words like “terroristic”, we
often associate this with acts of domestic or international terrorism. Because
acts like 9/11 or mass shootings are particularly heinous, it seems intuitive
that “Terroristic Threats and Acts” would be among the worst of the worst
c...
Fleeing and Eluding
Fleeing and Eluding occurs when
an individual attempts to avoid a potential arrest by driving away from an
officer who is instructing them to stop.
While there are some instances in which an accused is able to successfully
outrun a cop, these attempts generally result i...
At Bixon Law, we understand the legal nuances regarding theft by receiving stolen property. In the state of Georgia, you do not have to be a thief to be convicted of thievery. Even if you are proven to have not stolen an item, you can still be charged and punished for possessing the item the same a...
If you find something cool on the ground and take it home
with you, is it technically stealing and a crime? Short answer: Yes.
The statute around Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property
basically says that if you find something of value, you are required to do your
best to get the item to its owner be...
At Bixon Law, located in Atlanta Georgia, it is our duty to meticulously scrutinize every facet of a cocaine trafficking charge. Navigating the complexities of a cocaine trafficking charge is one of the most challenging and high-stakes endeavors in criminal defense.
When it comes to drug c...
If you smoke weed, it’s common knowledge that possession of
marijuana is a misdemeanor when the amount of the drug is under one ounce.
Technically this is true, but if it’s the guideline you go by, you can still
end up with a drug-related felony. Georgia drug laws are complex, broad, and
come w...
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...
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.
Although very few people view prison as an enjoyable experience, prison breaks have almost been glamorized in our society. While TV shows like Prison Break show the act of escaping custody to be exciting, things get muc...
Death Penalty cases are very different from traditional cases. At the outset, the State will typically only seek the Death Penalty if they are confident that they have a strong case for a trial. This is beca...
Entrapment Entrapment is an affirmative defense that effectively says the only reason you committed a crime is because the government made you commit it. This is a defense that takes very little to establish, b...
