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Charged with public indecency in Georgia?
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Indecent exposure is otherwise known as the crime of public indecency in the state of Georgia. It is considered a sex crime and a conviction of public indecency can have a lasting effect on your life. It can be downright damaging. Not only can being charged and convicted of public indecency stain y...
Feticide in Georgia
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Early on an August morning of this year—at exactly 2:20
a.m.—Cobb County resident Elvin Durant pulled out a black folding knife and
stabbed his pregnant wife to death. Unfortunately, the unborn child also died.
Durant was arrested and charged with felony murder, feticide and two counts of
aggra...
Do You Have a Warrant? The Fourth Amendment & Warrantless Searches
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The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall
not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be
searched, and th...
Criminal Solicitation: I Didn’t Commit the Crime, So Why Do I Have to Do the Time?
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After all of the 20/20, Dateline and 48 Hour Mystery episodes
that have aired overtime about a husband, a wife or a mistress hiring someone
to hire someone else to kill or harm their significant other one would think
that everyone knows by now that no matter how far you have tried to remove
yo...
Defending Your Property in Georgia: When Is Deadly Force is Justified?
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As a Georgia
resident, you have the right to protect your property against others who
trespass on your real property or criminally interfere with your personal
property. However, that right is not without its’ restrictions and limitations
under the law.
Defense of Property in Georgia…
In...
The Intoxication Defense? When Is It Applicable?
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You’re drunk! Your eyes are blood
shot red. Your speech is slurred. You’re stumbling out of the bar. And, you’re
wearing the stench of alcohol like it’s a new scent of cologne—it’s all over
you. The bartender should have stopped serving you after you had your tenth
beer, but you flashed...
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...
When Are Juveniles in Georgia Charged as Adults?
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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...
Traffic Stops & Drug Dogs: What Cops Can & Cannot Do
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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...
Do I Need A Lawyer Even If I’m Guilty?
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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...
What is Felony Murder?
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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, ...
What Are Your Legal Rights When It Comes To The Internet?
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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 Can A Criminal Conviction Affect Your Rights?
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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...
Theft Of Auto or Grand Theft Auto Charges?
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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...
Didn’t commit the crime? Charged with Attempt?
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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...
Wiretapping, Eavesdropping, and Surveillance
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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,...
Conditional Discharge in Georgia
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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...
Elder Abuse Charges in Georgia
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Georgia is getting older. According to an AJC article published in 2018, the state’s senior citizen population is on the rise. In fact, the Georgia Council on Aging has reported a 550% increase in elder abuse since 2010. With the steady growth of seniors in Georgia also comes along an increase in...
Civil Asset Forfeiture FAQ
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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...