Aggravated Child Molestation

Aggravated Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. In fact, it is the worst crime that one can be accused of committing. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of aggravated child molestation. Many allegations of aggravated child molestation are false. Even if […]

Entering an Automobile: Theft and More

Entering an Automobile in Georgia Entering an automobile is a theft crime under Georgia law. It is defined as the entering of any automobile or other motor vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony. Usually, people under indictment for this offense are accused of breaking into cars to steal property. The State […]

Creating Fake Checks

Beyond the crimes of Deposit Account Fraud and Forgery in Georgia, it is also unlawful to create fake checks or other negotiable instruments that appear as they are the real checks of any financial institution. What’s the Law on Fake Checks? The statute, O.C.G.A. 16-9-21 reads: It shall be unlawful for any person to print […]

Field Sobriety: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus

What is Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus? The HGN test evaluates abnormal eye movement caused by the influence of an intoxicant such as alcohol or drugs. Nystagmus is an involuntary jerking movement of the eye.[1] There are several forms of nystagmus or jerking of the eyes. Of the forty-plus types of medically recognized nystagmus, officers are trained […]

Theft by Deception

What is Theft by Deception? In Georgia, a person commits Theft by Deception when the obtain property by any deceitful means or artful practice with the intention of depriving the owner of said property. At trial, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused intended to deceive. According to the statute intentional […]