Self Defense in Georgia: Are You Immune from Criminal Prosecution?

The police put you handcuffs for shooting another person. You are on your way to the county jail. You know you acted in self-defense and want a jury trial. But before your jury trial, you are entitled to a hearing to see if you are immune from criminal prosecution.  O.C.G.A. 16-3-24.2 authorizes a pre-trial hearing […]

Elder Abuse in Cobb County – Georgia Criminal Attorney

If you are charged with Elder Abuse in Cobb County, it is imperative that you contact an attorney immediately. Do not talk to the police or answer any questions without an attorney. The Cobb County District Attorney’s office has a specialized unit that prosecutes Elder Abuse cases. What is Elder Abuse? An elder is a […]

Kidnapping in Georgia – Criminal Defense Attorney

By: Mary Agramonte Georgia law states that kidnapping occurs when someone abducts or steals away another person without lawful authority, and holds such person against their will. This is the more obvious way someone can be arrested and charged with Kidnapping. You may be surprised, however, that actions significantly less than actually stealing someone away […]

Georgia Criminal Law – Drug Weight

In Georgia, there are many different kinds of drug charges that differ in a multitude of things such as the penalty. A misdemeanor drug charge can result in up to a $1000 fine excluding surcharges and up to one year in jail. A felony drug charge can result in 1 to 15 years, and even […]

Georgia Criminal Law – How to Withdraw a Guilty Plea

The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through guilty pleas. Some people take guilty pleas because they are guilty as a matter of fact and law, while others take pleas even though they are innocent. But why would an innocent person plead guilty to a criminal charge? Trials can be a risky proposition. A […]