Disorderly Conduct Charges
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I’ve been charged with disorderly conduct, what shall I do?
In Georgia, prosecutors use disorderly conduct charges for a wide variety of conduct. Most city law, as well as the state law provide for disorderly conduct as a criminal offense. Depending on whether the charge is under the city or stat...
With car sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, why are people still getting caught driving under the influence? It literally makes no sense. However, because drunk driving is still trending around Georgia we will dedicate an article to DUI’s in Georgia, new case law that has changed the shape of DUI’...
Drug offenses are not taken lightly in Georgia. There is a long history of being "tough on drugs" since the 1980s. There are police units that are specifically dedicated to catching people in possession or distributing illegal. Many of legal experts, like us here at Bixon Law, are fighting for a red...
Warrant Out for My Arrest! Do I have to Turn Myself in?
We receive tons of calls from worried clients panicking because a warrant has been issued for their arrest and they don’t know what to do. Common and understandable questions most ask is: What is a warrant and how can the police come and jus...
So you are here because you either violated your probation, or you know someone who has. So what next? First calm down, a probation revocation does not automatically mean you will be sent to jail. Let’s read about what a probation revocation hearing is and how we can handle one.
What are the diff...
In Georgia, you can be criminally penalized for damage to property. Different factors including the seriousness of the offense, the danger caused by this action, and the amount of damage determine the specific criminal charge and possible penalties that one may be faced with.
What is c...
Distinction Between Affray, Riot, and Inciting a Riot!
There are many ways to violate the law in Georgia. For instance, did you know that if you are in a public place, fighting, you may be charged not only with assault and battery, but with affray as well? In Georgia, police officers and prosecutor...
Kidnapping is an aggressive form of false imprisonment; generally defined as the unwanted taking away or transportation of an individual against their will. There are different circumstances where Kidnapping can be as small as a non-custodial parent coming and taking their child from school without ...
The last place anyone wants to find themselves is locked up. But if it happens, the first thing you want to do is get out. But how? If you are arrested for a felony or misdemeanor in Georgia, you are entitled a bond hearing to determine if bond will be set. O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1. Oftentimes, the accuse...
Sexual Battery
Sexual Battery is a very serious offense in Georgia. Depending on the victim, penalties for a violation of the Georgia Sexual Battery statute may be severe and prosecuted aggressively. Knowing how to proceed effectively against a violation of the Georgia Sexual Battery statute is impo...
What does it mean to bind a case over?
Many state level misdemeanors like traffic citations, driving under the influence (DUIs), and other state level misdemeanor crimes such as Shoplifting, Possession of Marijuana (Less than 1 oz.), Criminal Trespass, and more, originate in the Municipal Court of ...
In 1992, the Georgia Legislature enacted a law that prohibited street gang activity, O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4. The purpose of this law was to deter membership in illicit organizations within the state of Georgia. While it is usually lawful to associate in groups within the United States, it is unlawful ...
Pimping ain’t easy. When most people think of pimping, they think of someone with multiple girlfriends or boyfriends. Contrary to popular belief, pimping is not just a simple colloquial. In Georgia, pimping is considered a sex crime that can carry a lengthy prison sentence. From street corner pro...
Questioning by law enforcement officers can make everyone may feel upset and uncomfortable. Although most officers are trained to be courteous and respectful in enforcement of laws, some officers may be overzealous in the performance of their duties and may act beyond their authority. Initial encoun...
Most accused only knew of two ways to deal with indictments filed in the courts by the prosecution: admission or denial. Accused can admit committing the crime and plead guilty or deny the accusation and defend themself rigorously. There are however other options available to the accused. These opti...
In one way or another we encounter sign posts with the above inscriptions posted on fences and trees. But what do those words mean? What does criminal trespassing mean and how is it committed in Georgia?
Criminal Trespass: What is it and what is it not?
In Georgia, criminal trespass can be commi...
It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. When children reach their “teen” years, and even before, trouble can start. However, in Georgia, the State can treat children as adults depending on a variety of circumstances.
In Georgia, the onset of criminal responsibility begins when one ...
We heard the story of Troy Davis from Savannah, Georgia who was executed through lethal injection despite the recantation of several witnesses as well as appeals from influential organizations and leaders such as Amnesty International, former President Jimmy Carter, and Pope Benedict XVI. We also of...
In Georgia, robbery is committed when a person, with intent to commit theft, takes property of another from the person or the immediate presence of another:
By use of force;
By intimidation, by the use of threat or coercion, or by placing such person in fear of immediate serious bodily injury t...