We see it happening more and more often: Battery-Family Violence charges being upgraded to Aggravated Assault-Strangulation. This means that the person originally arrested for a misdemeanor, can now be facing not only the misdemeanor of Battery-Family Violence, but also the serious offense of Aggravated Assault by Strangulation. Why was my Battery Family Violence case transferred […]
The legal system in Clayton County treats drug crimes seriously. If you have been arrested for the possession of drugs in Clayton County, you could be facing jail, fines, and probation. In order for the State to prove drug possession, it must be shown that the contraband was lawfully seized. If there was an illegal […]
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Unfortunately you got stopped by the police while driving and you had something in your car that was illegal that resulted in your arrest – maybe your stash of THC cartridges, some loose leaf marijuana, and the cash you had been saving up. Your main concern is of course the pending criminal case against you, […]
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“Stay Away” and “No Contact” bond conditions are common conditions attached to bond orders when someone is charged with battery. These conditions mean just what they say: that the defendant is to stay away from the alleged victim in the case, and is to have no contact with them under any circumstances. While this is […]
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If you have been charged in Georgia with marijuana edibles or a THC cartridge here is what you need to know to prepare yourself for court. Edible forms of cannabis, including THC ladened gummies (i.e. gummy bears), cookies, brownies, honey sticks, Rice Krispy treats, chocolate bars, sodas, lozenges, and capsules, are all illegal in […]
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Fulton Aggravated Assault by Strangulation
/in Aggravated Assault, Blog /by lawyerWe see it happening more and more often: Battery-Family Violence charges being upgraded to Aggravated Assault-Strangulation. This means that the person originally arrested for a misdemeanor, can now be facing not only the misdemeanor of Battery-Family Violence, but also the serious offense of Aggravated Assault by Strangulation. Why was my Battery Family Violence case transferred […]
Possession of Drugs in Clayton County – Atlanta Drug Possession Lawyer
/in Atlanta Drug Crimes, Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Law, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law /by lawyerThe legal system in Clayton County treats drug crimes seriously. If you have been arrested for the possession of drugs in Clayton County, you could be facing jail, fines, and probation. In order for the State to prove drug possession, it must be shown that the contraband was lawfully seized. If there was an illegal […]
Civil Forfeiture – What does it mean?
/in 4th Amendment, Automobile, Blog, Criminal Law /by lawyerUnfortunately you got stopped by the police while driving and you had something in your car that was illegal that resulted in your arrest – maybe your stash of THC cartridges, some loose leaf marijuana, and the cash you had been saving up. Your main concern is of course the pending criminal case against you, […]
I have a stay away/no contact provision in my bond, but I live with the victim. What do I do?
/in Battery, Blog, Criminal Law, Family Violence, Family Violence Battery, Georgia Criminal Law, TPO /by lawyer“Stay Away” and “No Contact” bond conditions are common conditions attached to bond orders when someone is charged with battery. These conditions mean just what they say: that the defendant is to stay away from the alleged victim in the case, and is to have no contact with them under any circumstances. While this is […]
Marijuana Edibles and THC Cartridge Charges in Georgia
/in Atlanta Drug Crimes, Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Possession, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law, Georgia Law, Marijuana Arrest, Misdemeanor /by lawyerIf you have been charged in Georgia with marijuana edibles or a THC cartridge here is what you need to know to prepare yourself for court. Edible forms of cannabis, including THC ladened gummies (i.e. gummy bears), cookies, brownies, honey sticks, Rice Krispy treats, chocolate bars, sodas, lozenges, and capsules, are all illegal in […]