In Georgia, a theft by shoplifting charge can be prosecuted in municipal court, state court, or even superior court. The State of Georgia may allege that the accused violated a city municipal ordinance, a state law in which the offense is charged as a misdemeanor, or in more serious cases, a felony. Here, we will […]
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Rape is a serious crime in Butts County. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-1 defines rape as follows: A person commits the offense of rape when he has carnal knowledge of: A female forcibly and against her will or: A female who is less than ten years of age. If you are charged with rape in Butts County, […]
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If you have been arrested, booked into the County Jail, and there is no warrant, you must be brought before a Judge within 48 hours. If you are not brought before a judge within 48 hours, you must be released from custody. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62, it requires the arresting person (typically the police officer) to “without delay, convey the […]
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If you have been charged with vehicular homicide in Georgia and you were under the influence of prescription medication when you were driving you do have a unique defense available to you that many lawyers in Georgia will sometimes overlook. For starters, Georgia law does not punish you for mistake or an accident. Meaning, if […]
If you have been charged with Disorderly Conduct in Fulton County, you are facing a misdemeanor charge for which the maximum penalty is a year in jail and a fine of $1000. Disorderly conduct should not be taken lightly, as a conviction can have consequences on your employment, immigration status, probation, and future cases. Georgia […]
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Theft by Shoplifting in Marietta Municipal
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal Law, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Shoplifting, Marietta, Misdemeanor, Municipal Court /by lawyerIn Georgia, a theft by shoplifting charge can be prosecuted in municipal court, state court, or even superior court. The State of Georgia may allege that the accused violated a city municipal ordinance, a state law in which the offense is charged as a misdemeanor, or in more serious cases, a felony. Here, we will […]
Rape in Butts County
/in Blog, Bond, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Oral Sex, Rape, Sentencing, Sex Crimes, Sex Offender Registry /by lawyerRape is a serious crime in Butts County. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-1 defines rape as follows: A person commits the offense of rape when he has carnal knowledge of: A female forcibly and against her will or: A female who is less than ten years of age. If you are charged with rape in Butts County, […]
I was arrested without a warrant, and they did not bring me to court in Clayton County, what do I do?
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Felony, Felony rights, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Misdemeanor /by lawyerIf you have been arrested, booked into the County Jail, and there is no warrant, you must be brought before a Judge within 48 hours. If you are not brought before a judge within 48 hours, you must be released from custody. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62, it requires the arresting person (typically the police officer) to “without delay, convey the […]
Vehicular Homicide
/in Blog, Car Accident, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Felony, Felony rights, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Vehicular Homicide /by lawyerIf you have been charged with vehicular homicide in Georgia and you were under the influence of prescription medication when you were driving you do have a unique defense available to you that many lawyers in Georgia will sometimes overlook. For starters, Georgia law does not punish you for mistake or an accident. Meaning, if […]
Disorderly Conduct in Fulton County, Georgia
/in Atlanta Jail, Atlanta Municipal Court, Atlanta Pre-Trial Detention Center, Blog, City of Atlanta, Court Dates, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerIf you have been charged with Disorderly Conduct in Fulton County, you are facing a misdemeanor charge for which the maximum penalty is a year in jail and a fine of $1000. Disorderly conduct should not be taken lightly, as a conviction can have consequences on your employment, immigration status, probation, and future cases. Georgia […]