If you have been charged with a crime in Bibb County, then you have come to the right place. We specialize in criminal defense and stand ready to defend you. The first question that needs to be answered is where your case will be heard. In Bibb County, all the various courts are housed within […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through guilty pleas. Some people take guilty pleas because they are guilty as a matter of fact and law, while others take pleas even though they are innocent. But why would an innocent person plead guilty to a criminal charge? Trials can be a risky proposition. A […]
As the ever-changing circumstances of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to be reported, Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia declared a statewide judicial emergency due to the spread of the coronavirus throughout Georgia “and the potential infection of those who work in or are required to appear in our courts.” The order says courts should prioritize matters such as cases […]
By: Mary Agramonte In most divorce and child custody cases, the Judge will issue an order or decree for parents to abide by as it relates to the parenting time, visitation, and responsibilities for each parent. When one parent fails to follow the order, a family law case can quickly turn criminal. In Georgia, […]
In major sex offenses, the person charged faces an uphill battle. These types of offenses are inflammatory in our society and many people rush to judgment, deeming the person guilty from the onset. The truth is there are people who are wrongly accused of committing these types of offenses. This article serves to explore the […]
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