Below are common conditions that may be imposed as part of a sentence: Jail or Prison Time: In cases of misdemeanor battery, the defendant may face up to one year in jail, but this is uncommon. We usually do not see additional custody time in a sentencing, unless there are aggravating factors, such as prior […]
Family Violence Battery is defined in O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1 as intentionally causing substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm to another person who are: Spouses or former spouses; Individuals who have a child together; Parents and children; Step-parents and step-children; Foster-parents and foster-children; and Individuals living or formerly living in the same household. The State of […]
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In Georgia, getting a speeding ticket or any other moving violation can add points to your driving record. As a result, these points can raise your insurance rates, put your license at risk of suspension, and create long-term problems. Fortunately, a Zero-Point Order is a special option under Georgia law that allows a judge to […]
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Under Georgia law, a person does not have to belong to a traditional street gang like the Bloods, Crips, Gangster Disciples, or Sureños to face prosecution under Georgia’s gang statute. The reach of O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4 is far broader. Georgia law defines a “criminal street gang” as any organization, association, or group of three or […]
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Family Violence Battery is defined in O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1 as intentionally causing substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm to another person who are: Spouses or former spouses; Individuals who have a child together; Parents and children; Step-parents and step-children; Foster-parents and foster-children; and Individuals living or formerly living in the same household. The State of […]
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Common Sentencing Conditions for Family Violence Battery Cases- Fulton County:
/in Blog /by lawyerBelow are common conditions that may be imposed as part of a sentence: Jail or Prison Time: In cases of misdemeanor battery, the defendant may face up to one year in jail, but this is uncommon. We usually do not see additional custody time in a sentencing, unless there are aggravating factors, such as prior […]
Family Violence Battery in Clayton County
/in Blog /by lawyerFamily Violence Battery is defined in O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1 as intentionally causing substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm to another person who are: Spouses or former spouses; Individuals who have a child together; Parents and children; Step-parents and step-children; Foster-parents and foster-children; and Individuals living or formerly living in the same household. The State of […]
Zero-Point Order in Fulton State Court
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, getting a speeding ticket or any other moving violation can add points to your driving record. As a result, these points can raise your insurance rates, put your license at risk of suspension, and create long-term problems. Fortunately, a Zero-Point Order is a special option under Georgia law that allows a judge to […]
Georgia’s Gang Law: It Only Takes Three
/in Blog /by lawyerUnder Georgia law, a person does not have to belong to a traditional street gang like the Bloods, Crips, Gangster Disciples, or Sureños to face prosecution under Georgia’s gang statute. The reach of O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4 is far broader. Georgia law defines a “criminal street gang” as any organization, association, or group of three or […]
Family Violence Battery in Gwinnett County
/in Blog /by lawyerFamily Violence Battery is defined in O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1 as intentionally causing substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm to another person who are: Spouses or former spouses; Individuals who have a child together; Parents and children; Step-parents and step-children; Foster-parents and foster-children; and Individuals living or formerly living in the same household. The State of […]