Welcome to the third entry in a multi-part blog series about misdemeanor shoplifting in Georgia. We discussed what constitutes shoplifting under Georgia law, what to expect in court after you’ve been arrested for shoplifting, and what sentence you may receive if you either plead guilty or are found guilty of shoplifting (fingers crossed for a […]
What is deposit account fraud? By far the most common consultation we do for any of the fraud related crimes is for Deposit Account Fraud. Deposit account fraud is when you (or more commonly someone who has asked you) present a check to the bank which you (or they) know is not going to be […]
What is online solicitation? Local law enforcement agencies are conducting more and more online child predator stings. Online solicitation of a child for purposes of engaging in a sexual act is a felony in Georgia. It carries a possible punishment of up to 20 years in prison and a $ 25,000 fine. The Georgia Internet […]
What’s a drug related object? It is not uncommon for an officer to search your car or home and not only arrest you for the marijuana or drugs they found, but also for Possession of Drug Related Objects. In Georgia, under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-32.2, it is illegal to possess objects used to smoke, store, ingest, […]
Can a judge revoke my probation when I have allegedly violated probation after being sentenced but I have not yet started my probation? Can a judge revoke my probation where it goes non-report or suspended upon completion of doing an act (classes, drug screens or evaluation). The question requires some explanation as to situations as […]
A couple times a month we receive a call from someone who receives a letter from the Department of Driver Services stating they are being investigated for providing fraudulent information, false identification, on their drivers license. That crime and others are covered in Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) 16-9-4; Manufacturing, Selling, or Distributing False Identification […]
Being arrested for the first time can be one of the most stressful experiences in one’s life. An arrest has the potential to change everything – where you work, go to school, your car insurance, where you live, and how others see you. If this is the first time you have found yourself in the […]
Last week we talked about shoplifting. How it’s more than just stealing merchandise from a store. How you don’t even have to leave a store with merchandise to be arrested for shoplifting. And self-checkout lines? Don’t get me started. Today I want to talk about what to do and what to expect after you’ve been […]
If you are charged with Rape in Georgia, it is imperative that you retain a sex crimes defense attorney immediately. There are rules in Georgia that protect the alleged victim from having her character attacked. O.C.G.A. 24-4-412 prohibits certain evidence from being introduced at trial. This is known as the Rape Shield Statute. The […]
Remain calm. Getting pulled over by the police is a stressful experience. By keeping cool and following these tips you will greatly decrease the likelihood of a DUI arrest and/or conviction. Pull Over! At this point the police officer will be documenting everything you do. You should slow down, signal, and pull over to the […]
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