Perjury is a serious offense that causes immeasurable harm to the functioning and integrity of our legal system and to private individuals. As such, a conviction of perjury can have serious consequences on the accused. This article aims to explore the nature of perjury, possible punishment, and available defenses. The Offense O.C.G.A. § 16-10-70 provides, […]
Under Georgia law, the testimony of a single witness is sufficient to sustain a conviction (assuming the jury believes that witness). But, prosecutions based entirely or primarily on the testimony of a single eyewitness are said to be the most common cause of wrongful convictions. This article will discuss the different types of identification procedures, […]
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Drug trafficking charges are different from other drug crimes, such as possession, possession with intent to distribute, drug distribution, and drug manufacturing. The key difference between drug trafficking and these other drug charges is quantity. Because of the large amount of drugs involved in trafficking charges, the punishment is significantly higher and may result in […]
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The court system in Georgia has changed drastically over the past nine months. Judges have adopted virtual court appearances. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are working their cases from home. Clerks offices and entire courthouses throughout Georgia have been shut down due to positive COVID cases. The handling of misdemeanor cases in Georgia has become a […]
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Under Georgia law, the testimony of a single witness is sufficient to sustain a conviction (assuming the jury believes that witness). But, prosecutions based entirely or primarily on the testimony of a single eyewitness are said to be the most common cause of wrongful convictions. This article will discuss the different types of identification procedures, […]
Georgia Criminal Law – Perjury
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law /by lawyerPerjury is a serious offense that causes immeasurable harm to the functioning and integrity of our legal system and to private individuals. As such, a conviction of perjury can have serious consequences on the accused. This article aims to explore the nature of perjury, possible punishment, and available defenses. The Offense O.C.G.A. § 16-10-70 provides, […]
Identification of Suspects in Georgia Criminal Law
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law /by lawyerUnder Georgia law, the testimony of a single witness is sufficient to sustain a conviction (assuming the jury believes that witness). But, prosecutions based entirely or primarily on the testimony of a single eyewitness are said to be the most common cause of wrongful convictions. This article will discuss the different types of identification procedures, […]
Drug Trafficking Charges in Cobb County, Georgia
/in Blog, Drug Law, Drug Possession, Trafficking Marijuana /by lawyerDrug trafficking charges are different from other drug crimes, such as possession, possession with intent to distribute, drug distribution, and drug manufacturing. The key difference between drug trafficking and these other drug charges is quantity. Because of the large amount of drugs involved in trafficking charges, the punishment is significantly higher and may result in […]
Handling Your Misdemeanor Case in Georgia during the COVID-19 Pandemic
/in Blog, Misdemeanor /by lawyerThe court system in Georgia has changed drastically over the past nine months. Judges have adopted virtual court appearances. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are working their cases from home. Clerks offices and entire courthouses throughout Georgia have been shut down due to positive COVID cases. The handling of misdemeanor cases in Georgia has become a […]
Georgia Criminal Lawyer – Identification of Suspects
/in Blog /by lawyerUnder Georgia law, the testimony of a single witness is sufficient to sustain a conviction (assuming the jury believes that witness). But, prosecutions based entirely or primarily on the testimony of a single eyewitness are said to be the most common cause of wrongful convictions. This article will discuss the different types of identification procedures, […]