In response to a growing number of computer-related crimes in both the government and private sectors, the State of Georgia enacted the Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act (Act), O.C.G.A. §16-9-90 et. seq. The Act establishes four criminal offenses, all major felonies, for violations of the Act: Computer Theft, Computer Trespass, Computer Invasion of Privacy, and […]
In our criminal justice system “homicide” is a broad umbrella term which encompasses different types of specific crimes. Homicide is generally defined as the killing of another person without justification or defense. This blog article aims to explore the different types of homicides under Georgia law. Murder O.C.G.A. § 16-5-1 sets out the […]
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The State of Georgia has a legitimate interest in protecting the public and preventing disturbances of the peace. As a result, the Georgia legislature has enacted several criminal statutes to protect its citizenry. The criminal offenses include inciting a riot and unlawful assembly. This article serves to explore the differences between these offenses and possible […]
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Georgia and Federal law provide for the “scheduling” of different controlled substances. Controlled substances are divided into different categories based on potential for abuse and medicinal use, if any. Violating state or federal controlled substances laws can result in misdemeanor or felony punishment depending on the type of substance and quantity involved. Schedule I: These […]
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Animals and pets are held close to our hearts in America. The idea of them being abused is upsetting. As a result, the Georgia legislature set out certain laws protecting animals. Definition of “Animal” The definition of “animal” shall not include any fish nor shall such term include any pest that might be exterminated or […]
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Understanding Computer Theft Crime in Georgia
/in Bond /by lawyerIn response to a growing number of computer-related crimes in both the government and private sectors, the State of Georgia enacted the Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act (Act), O.C.G.A. §16-9-90 et. seq. The Act establishes four criminal offenses, all major felonies, for violations of the Act: Computer Theft, Computer Trespass, Computer Invasion of Privacy, and […]
Homicide, Murder, and Manslaughter Charges in Georgia
/in Blog, Felony, Felony rights, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Homicide /by lawyerIn our criminal justice system “homicide” is a broad umbrella term which encompasses different types of specific crimes. Homicide is generally defined as the killing of another person without justification or defense. This blog article aims to explore the different types of homicides under Georgia law. Murder O.C.G.A. § 16-5-1 sets out the […]
Georgia Criminal Law – Mobs: Inciting a Riot and Unlawful Assembly
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Fulton County, Georgia Criminal Law /by lawyerThe State of Georgia has a legitimate interest in protecting the public and preventing disturbances of the peace. As a result, the Georgia legislature has enacted several criminal statutes to protect its citizenry. The criminal offenses include inciting a riot and unlawful assembly. This article serves to explore the differences between these offenses and possible […]
Georgia Criminal Law – Drug Schedules for Controlled Substances
/in Blog, Drug Law, Drug Possession, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law /by lawyerGeorgia and Federal law provide for the “scheduling” of different controlled substances. Controlled substances are divided into different categories based on potential for abuse and medicinal use, if any. Violating state or federal controlled substances laws can result in misdemeanor or felony punishment depending on the type of substance and quantity involved. Schedule I: These […]
Cruelty to Animals Charges under Georgia Law
/in Blog /by lawyerAnimals and pets are held close to our hearts in America. The idea of them being abused is upsetting. As a result, the Georgia legislature set out certain laws protecting animals. Definition of “Animal” The definition of “animal” shall not include any fish nor shall such term include any pest that might be exterminated or […]