This blog serves to explore this fundamental question: Who can be charged with a criminal offense? The Offense O.C.G.A. § 16-2-20(a) provides, every person “concerned in the commission of a crime” is a party thereto and may be charged with and convicted of commission of the crime. What does it mean to be “concerned in […]
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Armed Robbery occurs when someone takes property from someone by use of a weapon, device, or a replica weapon. It is treated seriously under Georgia law in that it is a “capital felony.” A capital felony is a crime that is punishable by life or death in the State of Georgia. This blog lays […]
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By: Mary Agramonte Armed Robbery occurs when someone takes property from someone by use of a weapon, device, or a replica weapon. It is treated seriously under Georgia law in that it is a “capital felony.” A capital felony is a crime that is punishable by life or death in the State of Georgia. […]
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Regardless of the severity, answering to criminal charges in court can be a intimidating. Imagine yourself in the courtroom. The judge calls your name, reads your charge(s) aloud to the entire room, and asks you how you plead. “Guilty, not guilty, or nolo?” the judge says. You might think to yourself, ‘I have no idea; […]
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You may have received a traffic citation, or a citation for misdemeanor possession of marijuana or theft by shoplifting. The officer may have released you on citation instead of taking you to a local detention facility for arrest. This doesn’t mean your case should be ignored, or is not a big deal, now. Cases are […]
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Georgia Criminal Law – Party to a Crime
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by Ryan WalshThis blog serves to explore this fundamental question: Who can be charged with a criminal offense? The Offense O.C.G.A. § 16-2-20(a) provides, every person “concerned in the commission of a crime” is a party thereto and may be charged with and convicted of commission of the crime. What does it mean to be “concerned in […]
Armed Robbery in DeKalb County, Georgia
/in Armed Robbery, Blog, DeKalb County, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Law /by Ryan WalshArmed Robbery occurs when someone takes property from someone by use of a weapon, device, or a replica weapon. It is treated seriously under Georgia law in that it is a “capital felony.” A capital felony is a crime that is punishable by life or death in the State of Georgia. This blog lays […]
Armed Robbery in Atlanta/Fulton County, Georgia
/in Armed Robbery, Blog, City of Atlanta, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law /by Ryan WalshBy: Mary Agramonte Armed Robbery occurs when someone takes property from someone by use of a weapon, device, or a replica weapon. It is treated seriously under Georgia law in that it is a “capital felony.” A capital felony is a crime that is punishable by life or death in the State of Georgia. […]
Georgia Criminal Law Blog – Top 5 Mistakes People Make in Municipal Court
/in Blog, Municipal Court /by Ryan WalshRegardless of the severity, answering to criminal charges in court can be a intimidating. Imagine yourself in the courtroom. The judge calls your name, reads your charge(s) aloud to the entire room, and asks you how you plead. “Guilty, not guilty, or nolo?” the judge says. You might think to yourself, ‘I have no idea; […]
Yes, Criminal Cases are Still Moving Forward in Georgia during COVID-19
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by Ryan WalshYou may have received a traffic citation, or a citation for misdemeanor possession of marijuana or theft by shoplifting. The officer may have released you on citation instead of taking you to a local detention facility for arrest. This doesn’t mean your case should be ignored, or is not a big deal, now. Cases are […]