DUI and Reckless Driving charges are considered misdemeanors in Georgia. However, if you were arrested for DUI or Reckless Driving and there was an accident with serious injuries involved, it is likely you will be arrested for the felony offense of Serious Injury by Vehicle under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-394. A Serious Injury by Vehicle case in DeKalb County will […]
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By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek On April 25th, 2022, Governor Kemp signed legislation to further public safety efforts in the State of Georgia. One of the bills that he signed, which was passed in the House, as well as the Senate, will enhance or increase penalties and sentencing for individuals charged with fleeing or attempting to […]
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The statute of limitations means how long the State has to bring charges against an individual after a crime has been committed (not how long the state has to actually try the case). In Georgia, there are several categories of crimes that determine the length of the statute of limitations: Murder- none Other felonies punishable […]
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Enticing a child for indecent purposes is a serious crime in Fulton County. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of Enticing a child for an indecent act. Many allegations of enticing a child are false. Even if you know the allegation of enticing a child against […]
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Statutory Rape in Cobb County is a serious crime in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3 defines Statutory Rape as engaging in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years old who is not your spouse. Statutory Rape requires corroboration and cannot stand solely on the unsupported testimony of the victim. In Georgia, it […]
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DeKalb County Serious Injury by Vehicle
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Drivers License, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Uncategorized /by lawyerDUI and Reckless Driving charges are considered misdemeanors in Georgia. However, if you were arrested for DUI or Reckless Driving and there was an accident with serious injuries involved, it is likely you will be arrested for the felony offense of Serious Injury by Vehicle under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-394. A Serious Injury by Vehicle case in DeKalb County will […]
Governor Kemp Signs Bill that will Enhance Penalties for Fleeing and Eluding in Cherokee County, Georgia
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Drivers License, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, License Suspension, Misdemeanor /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek On April 25th, 2022, Governor Kemp signed legislation to further public safety efforts in the State of Georgia. One of the bills that he signed, which was passed in the House, as well as the Senate, will enhance or increase penalties and sentencing for individuals charged with fleeing or attempting to […]
The Statute of Limitations in Georgia
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Misdemeanor /by lawyerThe statute of limitations means how long the State has to bring charges against an individual after a crime has been committed (not how long the state has to actually try the case). In Georgia, there are several categories of crimes that determine the length of the statute of limitations: Murder- none Other felonies punishable […]
Enticing A Child for Indecent Purposes in Fulton County
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Enticing a Child, Federal Criminal Law, Federal Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sex Offender Registry /by lawyerEnticing a child for indecent purposes is a serious crime in Fulton County. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of Enticing a child for an indecent act. Many allegations of enticing a child are false. Even if you know the allegation of enticing a child against […]
Statutory Rape in Cobb County
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sex Offender Registry, Statutory Rape /by lawyerStatutory Rape in Cobb County is a serious crime in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3 defines Statutory Rape as engaging in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years old who is not your spouse. Statutory Rape requires corroboration and cannot stand solely on the unsupported testimony of the victim. In Georgia, it […]