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Criminal Charges for Bail Jumping in Georgia?

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drug resources If you were arrested and made bail but failed to appear in court, you could be facing a bail jumping charge for violating the conditions of your bail. But, maybe you simply just missed your court date or maybe your absence from court was due to circumstances beyond your control. If you are question...

Georgia Laws on Carrying and Possession of Firearms

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possession of firearms The state of Georgia has various gun licensing requirements. Such laws outline when a person needs a license to carry a handgun, where a person can carry a handgun and the penalties for violating Georgia’s gun laws. There are also certain types of firearms that are prohibited in the state of Geor...

Here’s What You Need to Know About Refund Fraud in Georgia

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refund fraud With the Christmas holiday over, retailers are now processing thousands of returns. People are returning unwanted appliances, too little sweaters, too big shoes and other items for various reasons. Items are being returned online and also, traditionally, by people standing in long lines at Walmart,...

The Three Ways to Commit Robbery in Georgia

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georgia mask law You are facing a robbery conviction and you have questions. First, you are wondering if you can be charged with robbery if you didn’t use a weapon? Second, all you did was snatch the woman’s purse and ran. How can you be charged with robbery without using any force or making any threats? Third,...

When Can A Child Be Charged as an Adult?

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charged While many cases involving juveniles are handled by the Juvenile Court system, there are some that are transferred to Superior Court where a child under the age of 17 can be tried as an adult. If you visit the Georgia Department of Corrections website, you can view the profiles of juveniles (both m...

Using a Minor to Sell Drugs Can Increase Your Prison Sentence

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selling drugs “Freeway” Ricky Ross, Demetrius and Terry Flenory and Frank Lucas are among some of America’s most famous drug lords. Another fact that they all have in common is that they were introduced to the world of drugs as minors. “Freeway” Ricky Ross has reportedly said that he was introduced to ...

Understanding Identity Fraud in Georgia

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identity fraud LifeLock. We have all seen the commercials, advertising their identify-theft protection services. “LifeLock looks for use of your personal information, and with proprietary technology, alerts you to a wide range of potential threats to your identity,” according to the company’s website. And, ...

Giving a False Name, Making a False Police Report & False Statement to Police

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theft Despite public opinion these days, the job of law enforcement officers is to serve and protect the communities which they police. Therefore, when crimes are committed against people in the community, it is law enforcement’s duty to investigate such crimes in a fair and unbiased manner. However, w...

Warrant Application Hearings in Georgia

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theft of mislaid property We have all heard of warrants being issued: arrest warrants, search warrants and bench warrants. All issued by a legal or government official authorizing a body of law enforcement to arrest a person, search a person’s property or “administer justice” in some form or fashion. But, did you also...

Charged With Buying and Selling Body Parts in Georgia?

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cocaine trafficking Human trafficking has become a global crisis. Each year, the number of missing young girls and boys continues to rise—kidnapped, abducted or lured away with promises of work in the entertainment business such as modeling or even promises of making money working as nannies for wealthy families. An...

Are You Facing Gambling Charges in Georgia??

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gambling charges Georgia has always been a conservative state with a history of cracking down on unregulated gambling activities. It is simply not a “gambling-friendly” state. There are still strict laws against gambling here in Georgia and it’s not always easy to distinguish between the illegal and legal gam...

Have You Been Charged with Burglary in Georgia?

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burglary Many states, including the state of Georgia, have amended their burglary laws. Traditionally, burglary in Georgia was defined as the breaking and entering into a dwelling at night with the intent to commit a felony therein. Today—whether night or day—a person can be charged and convicted of bur...

Have You Been Charged with Deposit Account Fraud in Georgia?

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deposit account fraud Desperate and stressful financial times often lead people to make poor decisions that result in them breaking the law. A common financial crime committed during such times is deposit account fraud which, essentially, occurs when a person makes a payment with a financial instrument such as a che...

Simple Assault in Georgia: Is Physical Contact or Specific Intent Required??

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simple assault Simple Assault in Georgia: Is Physical Contact or Specific Intent Required? Under Georgia law, simple assault is categorized as a “Crime Against the Person.” It is a category of offenses that can be easily misunderstood. Many people who don’t have in-depth knowledge of the law may think th...

Georgia’s First Offender Act

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First Offender Act 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...

Basics Of Aggravated Assault In Georgia

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Aggravated Assault 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...

Georgia’s Street Gang Act 101

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Georgia Street Gang Act 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

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arrest warrant 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...

About Attorney Michael Bixon

Michael Bixon is a life-long believer in making the best of any situation and looking forward to a bright future. He brings that same philosophy to his practice and focus in helping people facing insurmountable circumstances. For Michael, going out of his way for his clients, being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and ensuring they receive just representation is the only way to operate his practice.

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