Probation Revocations in Georgia
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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.
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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...
Georgia’s General Assembly has always been looking for ways to reintegrate offenders into the society. Within the last two years, several laws pertaining to first offenders were enacted. In 2015, law was passed mandating that those charged with a crime must be informed about their first time offen...
The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) 16-5-21(b) states that a person commits the offense of aggravated assault when he or she assaults:
With intent to murder, to rape, or to rob;
With a deadly weapon or with any object, device, or instrument which, when used offensively against a perso...
The existence of gangs in Georgia is a reality. However, Georgia gangs exist not only in highly urbanized areas but also in small towns and suburban places. Territories can be marked with graffiti, vandalism, as well as other methods. If these territories are disrespected by other gangs, gang wars c...
Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs) in Georgia
Family Violence and Stalking Trend
The Georgia Commission on Family Violence recently (2017) released fact sheet on domestic violence statistics and trends reported the following:
Law enforcement officers responded to 65,487? family violence inciden...