A common element across all theft crimes is the act of taking, obtaining, converting, or appropriating the property of another. But, absent this similarity, several distinct theft crimes exist under the large umbrella of theft crimes generally, such as: theft by taking, theft by deception, fraud, and theft by shoplifting, robbery, and theft by conversion. […]
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The police put you handcuffs for shooting another person. You are on your way to the county jail. You know you acted in self-defense and want a jury trial. But before your jury trial, you are entitled to a hearing to see if you are immune from criminal prosecution. O.C.G.A. 16-3-24.2 authorizes a pre-trial hearing […]
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If you are charged with Elder Abuse in Cobb County, it is imperative that you contact an attorney immediately. Do not talk to the police or answer any questions without an attorney. The Cobb County District Attorney’s office has a specialized unit that prosecutes Elder Abuse cases. What is Elder Abuse? An elder is a […]
By: Mary Agramonte Georgia law states that kidnapping occurs when someone abducts or steals away another person without lawful authority, and holds such person against their will. This is the more obvious way someone can be arrested and charged with Kidnapping. You may be surprised, however, that actions significantly less than actually stealing someone away […]
In Georgia, there are many different kinds of drug charges that differ in a multitude of things such as the penalty. A misdemeanor drug charge can result in up to a $1000 fine excluding surcharges and up to one year in jail. A felony drug charge can result in 1 to 15 years, and even […]
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Georgia Criminal Law – Theft by Conversion, or Embezzlement
/in Blog, Crimes of Moral Turpitude, Felony, Shoplifting, Theft /by Ryan WalshA common element across all theft crimes is the act of taking, obtaining, converting, or appropriating the property of another. But, absent this similarity, several distinct theft crimes exist under the large umbrella of theft crimes generally, such as: theft by taking, theft by deception, fraud, and theft by shoplifting, robbery, and theft by conversion. […]
Self Defense in Georgia: Are You Immune from Criminal Prosecution?
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Federal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Self Defense /by Ryan WalshThe police put you handcuffs for shooting another person. You are on your way to the county jail. You know you acted in self-defense and want a jury trial. But before your jury trial, you are entitled to a hearing to see if you are immune from criminal prosecution. O.C.G.A. 16-3-24.2 authorizes a pre-trial hearing […]
Elder Abuse in Cobb County – Georgia Criminal Attorney
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Elder Abuse, Felony /by Ryan WalshIf you are charged with Elder Abuse in Cobb County, it is imperative that you contact an attorney immediately. Do not talk to the police or answer any questions without an attorney. The Cobb County District Attorney’s office has a specialized unit that prosecutes Elder Abuse cases. What is Elder Abuse? An elder is a […]
Kidnapping in Georgia – Criminal Defense Attorney
/in Blog, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Kidnapping /by Ryan WalshBy: Mary Agramonte Georgia law states that kidnapping occurs when someone abducts or steals away another person without lawful authority, and holds such person against their will. This is the more obvious way someone can be arrested and charged with Kidnapping. You may be surprised, however, that actions significantly less than actually stealing someone away […]
Georgia Criminal Law – Drug Weight
/in Atlanta Drug Crimes, Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal Law, Drug Law, Felony, Felony rights, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law, Georgia Law, Marijuana Arrest /by Ryan WalshIn Georgia, there are many different kinds of drug charges that differ in a multitude of things such as the penalty. A misdemeanor drug charge can result in up to a $1000 fine excluding surcharges and up to one year in jail. A felony drug charge can result in 1 to 15 years, and even […]