Understanding Georgia’s Juvenile Court Delinquency Proceedings
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Navigating the juvenile justice system in Georgia can be difficult and confusing to children, parents and attorneys who are not experienced or familiar with Georgia’s juvenile laws. In Juvenile Court, there are primary three types of cases: dependency actions, delinquency actions and CHINS ca...
Every now and then a news story
pops up on your timeline about a child being charged and prosecuted as an adult
in some state or another for a crime he or she allegedly committed.
For instance, I’m sure you’ve heard
about the recent “Slender Man” case, in which, two 13-year-old Wisconsi...
This can’t be happening, you think to yourself. You have already had a rough day at
work and all you wanted to do was get home as fast as you could to decompress
and relax. Not to mention that driving in Atlanta traffic is stressful enough. You
can’t deny to the cop who pulled you over that yes...
We often get the question, do I still need a lawyer even if I'm guilty? We are all capable of legal mishaps. Oftentimes, miscommunication, mistakes, or heated moments lead us from dispute to the possibility of charges. The most important aspect of any legal charge is your intent. Many cha...
Felony
murder is at least two crimes, the first crime being the dangerous felony. A
serious or inherently dangerous felony can be cruelty to children, burglary,
arson, rape, or kidnapping. The second crime in a felony murder is the death or
murder that results from the crime, either intentionally, ...
When it comes to the internet, you have to remember that you still have legal rights! We all have the right to remain silent and the right against illegal search and seizure. In law enforcement investigations our right to privacy is protected by the constitution, however, what we share over social ...
How are your rights affected if you've been convicted or a criminal offense? In the following article we discuss some of the ways that a conviction can affect you. Being convicted of a criminal charge can mean many legal restrictions on your rights. To ensure that these legal restrictions don’t be...
Have you been charged with theft of auto, grand theft auto, or theft by taking? According to statistics from the FBI, Atlanta ranks fourth in the nation for the number of auto thefts each year. In Georgia carjacking/highjacking and Theft by Taking or receiving stolen property are felony motor ve...
Attempting to commit a criminal act is its own complete crime in GA. The punishment for attempt is connected to the punishment for whatever the completed crime would have been, for example, attempt for a misdemeanor carries a misdemeanor sentence, for a felony the penalty is a minimum of one year in...
What does the law say about wiretapping, eavesdropping and and Surveillance? Read on to find out more!
Last year, Dunwoody police thought they successfully busted up an alleged sex trafficking ring using surveillance and wiretapping. The defendants were charged with keeping a place of prostitution,...
You have probably heard about Georgia’s pretrial diversion and first offender laws. However, many people don’t know much about a program under Georgia law known as Conditional Discharge. Much like a pretrial diversion or first offender program, Georgia’s Conditional Discharge program allows fo...
Current Georgia law allows law enforcement to seize private property from people without a formal charge or conviction of a crime. Georgia has received a poor reputation for taking advantage of civil forfeiture laws, in some cases the courts violate suspect and third-party rights by allowing law enf...
Prescription drug abuse in America has been classified as an epidemic by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as more and more Americans are becoming addicted to prescription drugs—either from treating diagnosed illnesses and/or from nonmedical use. It has been reported that in the...
You’ve had your son for the weekend and now it’s time to drop him back off with his mother. She’s warned you to drop him off at the end of the driveway and never to come onto her property. You ignore her request and walk your son up to the front door. She’s asked you to leave and you refuse....
Recently arrested for the first time? And, for an offense such as shoplifting, disorderly conduct, minor in possession of alcohol, possession of marijuana or other minor drug charges? If so and before you take a plea deal, call Bixon Law—we can look into the facts of your case and determine if you...
Cruelty to Children
In January of this year, one of David and Louise Turpin’s 13 children escaped their home and called 911 to report one of the worse cases of child cruelty this country has recently seen. According to various news reports, the couple: physically abused their children by beating...
Being charged with party to a crime can be confusing for many people. If you have been charged with party to a crime in Georgia, read on to find out how this charge works!
Your best friend’s girlfriend is cheating on him with a guy named Bob. He calls you and tells you that he is going to g...
As the opioid crisis gains in momentum it is important to stay informed about drug laws. Experienced counsel can help if you find yourself dealing with a prescription drug charge. It is important to remember that abuse and distribution of prescription drugs is no different from “street” drug dis...
Many states increase the penalties for drug-related activities conducted in the proximity of minors. And, you guessed it! Georgia is one of them. Whether a person is aware or not—possessing, selling and/or manufacturing drugs in a Drug Free Zone in Georgia can result in harsher penalties than comm...
We doubt there’s a person alive who hasn’t heard about or even watched an episode of Netflix’s hit series Orange Is the New Black (OITNB). Renewed for a seventh season and still going strong with loyal viewers, OITNB is a comedy-drama series adapted from Piper Kerman’s 2010 memoir: Orange Is...