Failure to Appear typically occurs when you have missed a court date in the Municipal Court of Atlanta. When a person receives an FTA status on their record that means that it is likely that the court issued either a: bench warrant, license suspension , or additional monetary penalties. An FTA becomes part of your […]
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O.C.G.A. § 16-11-39 classifies disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor offense. The law prohibits various behaviors that disturb the peace or endanger others’ safety. What Counts as Disorderly Conduct? A person commits disorderly conduct when they: Act violently or loudly in a way that makes someone fear for their safety. Behave violently in a manner that […]
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In Georgia, you don’t actually have to complete a crime to be charged with a felony. Georgia law says that a person can be charged with criminal attempt to commit a felony even if the crime was never successfully carried out. O.C.G.A. § 16-4-1 says that a person commits criminal attempt “when, with the intent […]
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Burglary is a felony offense in Georgia, and facing such charges can have long-lasting consequences on your life. In Gwinnett County and throughout Georgia, burglary is governed by the OCGA § 16-7-1, which defines the crime and outlines the penalties for conviction. In simple terms, burglary occurs when someone enters or remains in a building, […]
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Public Indecency is a serious crime in Georgia. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you have been charged with public indecency. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-8(a) defines public indecency as follows: A person commits the offense of public indecency when he or she performs any of the following acts in a public […]
Failure to Appear in the Municipal Court of Atlanta
/in Blog /by lawyerFailure to Appear typically occurs when you have missed a court date in the Municipal Court of Atlanta. When a person receives an FTA status on their record that means that it is likely that the court issued either a: bench warrant, license suspension , or additional monetary penalties. An FTA becomes part of your […]
Disorderly Conduct in Smyrna Municipal
/in Blog /by lawyerO.C.G.A. § 16-11-39 classifies disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor offense. The law prohibits various behaviors that disturb the peace or endanger others’ safety. What Counts as Disorderly Conduct? A person commits disorderly conduct when they: Act violently or loudly in a way that makes someone fear for their safety. Behave violently in a manner that […]
Criminal Attempt to Commit a Felony in Fulton County
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, you don’t actually have to complete a crime to be charged with a felony. Georgia law says that a person can be charged with criminal attempt to commit a felony even if the crime was never successfully carried out. O.C.G.A. § 16-4-1 says that a person commits criminal attempt “when, with the intent […]
Burglary Charges in Gwinnett County: A Guide from a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
/in Blog /by lawyerBurglary is a felony offense in Georgia, and facing such charges can have long-lasting consequences on your life. In Gwinnett County and throughout Georgia, burglary is governed by the OCGA § 16-7-1, which defines the crime and outlines the penalties for conviction. In simple terms, burglary occurs when someone enters or remains in a building, […]
Public Indecency
/in Blog /by lawyerPublic Indecency is a serious crime in Georgia. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you have been charged with public indecency. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-8(a) defines public indecency as follows: A person commits the offense of public indecency when he or she performs any of the following acts in a public […]