Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Gwinnett County for child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office has […]
If you have been cited for a traffic violation in the Municipal Court of Marietta, it is important to understand your options. Paying the fine without negotiating is an admission of guilt and could result in points being assessed on your driver’s license. Points can result in higher insurance rates and, if enough points are […]
Timeline of a DUI case In Georgia, a typical DUI case follows a structured legal process, but the timeline can vary significantly depending on the jurisdiction. Some cases may be resolved in just a few months, while others can take 24 months or more before they reach a conclusion, particularly when there are delays. Below […]
Aggravated Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. In fact, it is the worst crime that one can be accused of committing. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of aggravated child molestation in Paulding County. Many allegations of aggravated child molestation are […]
Statutory rape is defined in § 16-6-3 of the Georgia criminal code. The statute says that “a person commits statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person who is under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse”. Many people wrongly believe that there is a defense […]
In Georgia, a theft by shoplifting charge can be prosecuted in municipal court, state court, or even superior court. The State of Georgia may allege that the accused violated a city municipal ordinance, a law in which the offense is charged as a misdemeanor, or in more serious cases, a felony. According to O.C.G.A. § […]
Brookhaven, Georgia is home to the Brookhaven Municipal Court where the city prosecutes DUI, traffic, marijuana, and City Ordinance cases made by the Brookhaven Police Department. The Honorable Judge Bryan C. Ramos presides over the Brookhaven Municipal Court which is located in the new Public Safety Building at 1793 Briarwood Rd, Brookhaven, GA 30329. One […]
It is so very important to put everything into trial of the case. It is very difficult to win a case on appeal. The case of Pounds v. State is a good example where the appellate court, here the Supreme Court of Georgia found error but still allowed a conviction to life in prison without […]
While it’s clearly illegal to fraudulently purchase goods and services with forged and fake financial transaction cards, currency and other financial devices, it is also illegal in Georgia to receive money, goods, services, or anything of value when you know that these goods were fraudulently obtained. What’s the law on criminal receipt? O.C.G.A. section […]
In the municipal court of Marietta, the mandatory minimum sentencing for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction varies based on factors such as prior offenses, whether the DUI resulted in injury, and whether the offense involves certain aggravating circumstances. Here’s a general overview: First Offense: For a first DUI offense, the minimum sentence generally includes: […]
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