When someone is arrested and charged with a crime, they are often granted bond, allowing them to be released from jail while awaiting their trial. Bond is typically granted to ensure that the individual returns to court for future hearings. However, bond is not an automatic guarantee, and it can be revoked under certain circumstances. […]
In Georgia, a Family Violence Battery charge is generally a misdemeanor the first time someone is convicted. However, if a person has a prior conviction for Family Violence Battery, a second or subsequent conviction can be prosecuted as a felony. The difference is significant. A first conviction is typically handled in misdemeanor court and carries […]
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 […]
Most Georgia drivers know they can be ticketed for speeding. What surprises many people is that you can also be pulled over for driving too slowly — even if you are technically obeying the speed limit. Georgia’s so-called “Slow Poke” law has become one of the more commonly enforced traffic laws on major highways throughout […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re caught driving with a suspended license in Gwinnett County, Georgia, the consequences can be severe. Georgia law treats this offense seriously, and penalties escalate with each subsequent violation. According to Georgia Code §40-5-121, the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license depend on the number or prior convictions within the past […]
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