In assessing Fourth Amendment issues in a given case, lawyers should be cognizant of the three tiers of police-citizen encounters. These different levels of police encounters are meant to balance a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy against society’s legitimate interest in enforcing criminal laws. These tiers are designed to establish when, where, and how police […]
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Generally, possession of a personal amount of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2(b). However, possession of other forms of THC, such as oil, resin, or wax, which are extracted from the plant, can be charged as a Schedule I felony in accordance with the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. THE OFFENSE […]
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If you or a loved one is arrested for child molestation in Macon, Georgia (Bibb County), it is important that you act immediately to protect yourself. Do not wait until your court date to get an attorney and to preserve evidence. The Bibb County District Attorney is the Honorable Anita Howard. Her office has a […]
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Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Fulton County or the City of Atlanta for child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Fulton […]
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A conviction for Family Violence Battery in Georgia can have consequences that go far beyond a conviction for other misdemeanors. The State of Georgia, as a whole, has taken a stand against domestic violence. There are domestic violence task forces across the State, and specialized prosecuting units. Every day we see the impact that family […]
Seizures; The Three Tiers of Police-Citizen Encounters under Georgia Law
/in Blog /by lawyerIn assessing Fourth Amendment issues in a given case, lawyers should be cognizant of the three tiers of police-citizen encounters. These different levels of police encounters are meant to balance a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy against society’s legitimate interest in enforcing criminal laws. These tiers are designed to establish when, where, and how police […]
Possession of THC Oil under Georgia Law
/in Blog, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law, Georgia Law, Marijuana Arrest /by lawyerGenerally, possession of a personal amount of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2(b). However, possession of other forms of THC, such as oil, resin, or wax, which are extracted from the plant, can be charged as a Schedule I felony in accordance with the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. THE OFFENSE […]
What to Do if you are Arrested for Child Molestation in Bibb County, Georgia
/in Blog, Child Molestation, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law /by lawyerIf you or a loved one is arrested for child molestation in Macon, Georgia (Bibb County), it is important that you act immediately to protect yourself. Do not wait until your court date to get an attorney and to preserve evidence. The Bibb County District Attorney is the Honorable Anita Howard. Her office has a […]
Child Molestation Charges in Fulton County, Georgia
/in Blog, Child Molestation, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law /by lawyerChild Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Fulton County or the City of Atlanta for child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Fulton […]
Forsyth County Family Violence Battery – Cumming Criminal Defense Lawyer
/in Battery, Blog, Family Violence Battery, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law /by lawyerA conviction for Family Violence Battery in Georgia can have consequences that go far beyond a conviction for other misdemeanors. The State of Georgia, as a whole, has taken a stand against domestic violence. There are domestic violence task forces across the State, and specialized prosecuting units. Every day we see the impact that family […]