Theft Crime

13th September 2018

Arrested for the first time? Pretrial Diversion can help!

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...
5th September 2018

Charged with Party to a Crime?

 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,...
25th August 2018

Consequences for Armed Robbery

Not only is Armed Robbery a serious offense in Georgia, but Georgia is known for its heavy-handed approach when it comes to sentencing for the...
21st August 2018

High and Aggravated Misdemeanors in Georgia

Your nineteen-year-old son has always been a good kid. He’s never been in any serious trouble. Maybe a time or two, in high school, he...
1st August 2018

Have You Been Accused of Shoplifting?

In Georgia, the offense of shoplifting is termed “Theft by Shoplifting,” which is outlined in O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14. Theft by Shoplifting occurs when a person,...
10th February 2018

Statute of Limitations Law

When you get accused of a crime, the state is legally obligated to bring the charges against you within the specified Statute of Limitations (SOL)....
28th January 2018

Pretrial Diversion Programs

What is a Pre-Trial Diversion program? Getting arrested is scary, especially getting arrested for something petty. Don’t panic too much, there are programs for certain...
28th January 2018

Lesser Included Offenses

What is a lesser included offense? A lesser included offense can be a defendant’s best friend, or worst enemy. A lesser included offense is a...
4th January 2018

I’m Accused of More Than One Crime, Can My Charges Merge?

What is the Doctrine of Merger? The doctrine of merger applies in a criminal setting where the defendant committed two or more crimes in a...
2nd December 2017

Probation Revocations in Georgia

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...