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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Georgia is getting older. According to an AJC article published earlier this year, 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 in...
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...
The primary difference between joyriding and other auto theft crimes is intention. Joyriding is taking a car without intending to keep it. Valets and mechanics can be charged with joyriding, as well as family members and strangers. Joyriding is a criminal act punishable under Georgia trespassing law...
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....
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.
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...
Possession of Low THC Oils is a relatively new statute that decriminalizes the possession so long as you have a Georgia government issued medical card. It also provides an alternative to Possession of a Schedule 1 subst...
