Nolo Contendere or No Contest Pleas in Georgia
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A plea of nolo contendere doesn’t mean that the Defendant has chosen to plea innocent or guilty, but simply means that they don’t want to contest the allegations against them. A nolo contender plea is a way to sidestep an official admission of guilt and just accept the punishment given.&n...
Although very few people view prison as an enjoyable experience, prison breaks have almost been glamorized in our society. While TV shows like Prison Break show the act of escaping custody to be exciting, things get much less glamorous once you are caught. However, penalties for escape can be extre...
Death Penalty cases are very different from traditional cases. At the outset, the State will typically only seek the Death Penalty if they are confident that they have a strong case for a trial. This is because a death sentence is the most serious penalty that the government can issue, ...
Entrapment
Entrapment is an affirmative defense that effectively says the only reason you committed a crime is because the government made you commit it. This is a defense that takes very little to establish, but also takes very little to defeat. If the government can show that you w...
Because over 90% of criminal cases result in a plea bargain of some form, negotiating plea bargains is one of the most critical components of handling a criminal case. Deciding whether or not to accept a plea bargain is an extremely strategic decision. While you should default to trusti...
Generally speaking, you should not mess with anything that may be used in an investigation. Committing this offense can double the penalty of your original charges in many situations. Georgia’s definition of Tampering with Evidence is brief:
O.C.G.A. § 16-10-94(a). Tampering with evidence: â€...
Television shows often show characters accused of a crime taking a polygraph test to prove their innocence, but in reality polygraphs are very rarely used. There are a number of reasons that both the Defense and the prosecutor are hesitant to use polygraphs. They can become very expensi...
The Merger doctrine is an important tool for Defense Attorneys. Simply put, if a Defendant's act meets the definition of multiple crimes, the lesser crimes will all merge into the more serious one. To quote the courts, “Merger refers generally to situations in which a Defendant is pro...
At Bixon Law, located in Atlanta Georgia, we specialize in defending clients against obstruction of justice charges. Obstruction of justice encompasses a wide range of activities and our experienced team understands the complexities of these serious allegations and the profound impact they can have...
At Bixon Law, we understand the various stages of Transaction Card Theft. Our team will work with you to ensure that you are treated fairly and receive the best possible outcome for your case. With years of experience handling transaction card theft cases, our attorneys are well-versed in Georgiaâ€...
On May 3, 2021, the Georgia Justice Project helped push into law through SB 105 an opportunity for some individuals to be released from probation who have already served 3 years. This bill is retroactive, meaning it applies to you even if your case began long before this bill was passed. ...
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 name, or picking up prescription drugs for them but then keeping them for yoursel...
