You are accused with child molestation or rape and your accuser has previously falsely accused another person of these horrific crimes. Can you bring up these prior false accusations in your case? The answer is yes. The Georgia Supreme Court held in State v. Burns, that a defendant in a sexual-offense prosecution may bring up […]
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By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, the offense of cruelty to children is broken down into three different degrees, depending on the severity of the alleged abuse. Because of the consequences of such a serious crime, it is vitally important to understand the offense, as well as your individual rights when dealing with such allegations. […]
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When you buy a new (or new to you!) car in Georgia, the seller will typically provide you with a temporary tag for you to put on the new car while you register the vehicle and wait for a permanent license plate. If you are stopped in Georgia with a temporary license plate and issued […]
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By: Attorney Alex Henson If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol in Covington, GA you might be pulled over and investigated by police. What can you expect during a DUI stop? First, the officer might ask you if you’ve had anything to drink. You have the right to remain silent and […]
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If you are charged with a crime in Georgia and believe you acted in self-defense, you are entitled to an immunity hearing. Your attorney will need to file a motion and request a hearing. O.C.G.A. 16-3-24.2 gives you this right to an immunity hearing. At this hearing, a judge will determine if you acted in […]
Prior False Allegations Are Admissible in a Sex Offense Case
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Felony rights, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Oral Sex, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault /by lawyerYou are accused with child molestation or rape and your accuser has previously falsely accused another person of these horrific crimes. Can you bring up these prior false accusations in your case? The answer is yes. The Georgia Supreme Court held in State v. Burns, that a defendant in a sexual-offense prosecution may bring up […]
Cruelty to Children in Fulton County
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Misdemeanor /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, the offense of cruelty to children is broken down into three different degrees, depending on the severity of the alleged abuse. Because of the consequences of such a serious crime, it is vitally important to understand the offense, as well as your individual rights when dealing with such allegations. […]
Drive Out Tags
/in Automobile, Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Know the Law /by lawyerWhen you buy a new (or new to you!) car in Georgia, the seller will typically provide you with a temporary tag for you to put on the new car while you register the vehicle and wait for a permanent license plate. If you are stopped in Georgia with a temporary license plate and issued […]
What to expect during a DUI stop in Covington, GA
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal Law, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Misdemeanor, Municipal Court /by lawyerBy: Attorney Alex Henson If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol in Covington, GA you might be pulled over and investigated by police. What can you expect during a DUI stop? First, the officer might ask you if you’ve had anything to drink. You have the right to remain silent and […]
Self Defense In Georgia: Immunity Hearing
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Evidence, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Misdemeanor, Self Defense /by lawyerIf you are charged with a crime in Georgia and believe you acted in self-defense, you are entitled to an immunity hearing. Your attorney will need to file a motion and request a hearing. O.C.G.A. 16-3-24.2 gives you this right to an immunity hearing. At this hearing, a judge will determine if you acted in […]