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...
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, ...
Attempt and conspiracy charges are two very interesting aspects of the law. At Bixon Law, we have extensive knowledge in defending against these charges. With our experience and dedication to aiding each client, we understand the importance of treating each case with the unique attention it deserve...
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, 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 Georgia...
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...
When the general public hears words like “terroristic”, we
often associate this with acts of domestic or international terrorism. Because
acts like 9/11 or mass shootings are particularly heinous, it seems intuitive
that “Terroristic Threats and Acts” would be among the worst of the worst
c...
Years ago, a good friend
of mine moved to New York. Within her first week there she experienced an
unfortunate incident. She’d left her car in storage down South and had resigned
herself to riding public transportation for her time there. She was thrilled to
be in the “big” city and to experi...
Going through a divorce can be tough for all
parties and things can get right down nasty—especially when minor children are
involved. One parent may want full custody and the other joint custody.
Deciding who gets the kids on what holiday or how many weeks during the summer
can all be contentious...
If you didn’t hear about the cash storm on I-285 back in July, I am going to guess you’ve been living under the proverbial rock. It was literally raining money! Dozens of Atlanta drivers pulled over on the highway to catch the flying cash after a door swung open on an armored truck, spilling cl...
Whether it was the
popular podcast Serial or Netflix's Making a Murderer,
the interest in the true crime genre has exploded and won't be letting up
anytime soon. We continue to be obsessed and entertained with crime, the
criminals who commit it and their journey through the criminal ...
There are many stages of a case—the first being that of a preliminary hearing. The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime(s) in the alleged warrant issued against him or her. The "... purpose of a co...
According to the AJC, an Acworth man was recently arrested for taking an upskirt photo of a woman as she shopped at a Publix supermarket. The woman reportedly told officers that she noticed a "suspicious male taking a photograph with his phone, from underneath her dress." She then contacted store m...
There are several different kinds of theft offenses under Georgia law and each has different elements that need to be proven by the State’s Attorney to get a conviction. Such offenses include: theft by shoplifting, theft of services, theft by conversion, theft by extortion and theft of lost or mi...
Hazing—it’s
a traditional part of the initiation process for many sororities and
fraternities across university campuses in this country. New pledges who cross
the line over into Greek life are subjected to outrageous hazing rituals. In
college, I remember a friend of mine who pledged a fratern...
The holiday season is always filled with food,
family and fun—and alcohol, which can result in serious legal issues if you
make the decision to drink and drive and you just happen to stumble upon a DUI
checkpoint. To some, DUI roadblocks and sobriety checkpoints are viewed as a
trap by law enforc...
While on the campaign trail, Georgia’s newly elected governor, Brian Kemp, made a promise to crack down on gang activity. Back in April, Kemp told Marietta voters, “We have a gang problem in Georgia. It’s a crisis.” And, investigators from the statewide organization GGIA (Georgia Gang Inves...