In major sex offenses, the person charged faces an uphill battle. These types of offenses are inflammatory in our society and many people rush to judgment, deeming the person guilty from the onset. The truth is there are people who are wrongly accused of committing these types of offenses. This article serves to explore the […]
By: Mary Agramonte Georgia law has made it a felony for someone to give an inmate certain illicit items. These include guns, weapons, alcohol, drugs, tobacco and cellphones. If any of these items are given to an inmate without the warden’s permission, both the inmate and the person who gave it to the inmate, […]
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Georgia law criminalizes the possession of tools for the commission of a crime. In fact, it is a felony offense. Not all tools in your possession will result in criminal charges. The law states it is unlawful to possession any tool, explosive, or device commonly used in burglary, theft, or another crime, with the intent […]
A felony conviction has serious consequences. It remains on your criminal record permanently, making jobs and housing extremely difficult to obtain. Aside from incarceration, probation, fines, counseling, and other conditions the sentencing judge may impose, a felony conviction also strips away certain constitutional rights. One of these rights is the right to possess a firearm. […]
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More and more municipalities are beginning to charge their citizens with city ordinance violations instead of state law violations when they are arrested for breaking the law in Georgia. Especially in municipalities like Atlanta and Sandy Springs. These violations are similar to their state law counterparts, charges like Disorderly Conduct, Theft by Shoplifting, and Possession […]
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Georgia Criminal Law – Incest
/in Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Federal Court, Federal Criminal Law, Felony, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sex Offender Registry /by Ryan WalshIn major sex offenses, the person charged faces an uphill battle. These types of offenses are inflammatory in our society and many people rush to judgment, deeming the person guilty from the onset. The truth is there are people who are wrongly accused of committing these types of offenses. This article serves to explore the […]
Can you get in trouble for bringing cigarettes or a cellphone to an inmate in Georgia?
/in Atlanta Jail, Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal Law, Drug Law, Federal Court, Federal Criminal Law, Federal Law, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law /by Ryan WalshBy: Mary Agramonte Georgia law has made it a felony for someone to give an inmate certain illicit items. These include guns, weapons, alcohol, drugs, tobacco and cellphones. If any of these items are given to an inmate without the warden’s permission, both the inmate and the person who gave it to the inmate, […]
Georgia Criminal Law – Possession of Tools
/in Blog, Burglary, Criminal Law, Federal Criminal Law, Federal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Robbery /by Ryan WalshGeorgia law criminalizes the possession of tools for the commission of a crime. In fact, it is a felony offense. Not all tools in your possession will result in criminal charges. The law states it is unlawful to possession any tool, explosive, or device commonly used in burglary, theft, or another crime, with the intent […]
Georgia Criminal Law – Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Federal Criminal Law, Felony, Felony rights, First Offender, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gun Rights, Weapons in Georgia /by Ryan WalshA felony conviction has serious consequences. It remains on your criminal record permanently, making jobs and housing extremely difficult to obtain. Aside from incarceration, probation, fines, counseling, and other conditions the sentencing judge may impose, a felony conviction also strips away certain constitutional rights. One of these rights is the right to possess a firearm. […]
Criminal City Ordinance Violations in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law /by Ryan WalshMore and more municipalities are beginning to charge their citizens with city ordinance violations instead of state law violations when they are arrested for breaking the law in Georgia. Especially in municipalities like Atlanta and Sandy Springs. These violations are similar to their state law counterparts, charges like Disorderly Conduct, Theft by Shoplifting, and Possession […]