Here are the most common defenses in Georgia to drug charges: Unlawful Search and Seizure The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Paragraphs One and Eight of the Georgia Constitution guarantees the right to due process of law, including lawful search and seizure procedures prior to an arrest. Search and seizure issues are very […]
DUI and Reckless Driving charges are considered misdemeanors in Georgia. However, if you were arrested for DUI or Reckless Driving and there was an accident with serious injuries involved, it is likely you will be arrested for the felony offense of Serious Injury by Vehicle under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-394. What’s the Difference? The difference […]
Aggravated Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. In fact, it is the worst crime that one can be accused of committing. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of aggravated child molestation. Many allegations of aggravated child molestation are false. Even if […]
Entering an Automobile in Georgia Entering an automobile is a theft crime under Georgia law. It is defined as the entering of any automobile or other motor vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony. Usually, people under indictment for this offense are accused of breaking into cars to steal property. The State […]
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Beyond the crimes of Deposit Account Fraud and Forgery in Georgia, it is also unlawful to create fake checks or other negotiable instruments that appear as they are the real checks of any financial institution. What’s the Law on Fake Checks? The statute, O.C.G.A. 16-9-21 reads: It shall be unlawful for any person to print […]
Drug Defense
/in Atlanta Drug Crimes, Blog, Marijuana Arrest /by Ryan WalshHere are the most common defenses in Georgia to drug charges: Unlawful Search and Seizure The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Paragraphs One and Eight of the Georgia Constitution guarantees the right to due process of law, including lawful search and seizure procedures prior to an arrest. Search and seizure issues are very […]
Serious Injury by Vehicle
/in Atlanta DUI, Blog, Car Accident, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia DUI, Marietta DUI, Vehicular Homicide /by Ryan WalshDUI and Reckless Driving charges are considered misdemeanors in Georgia. However, if you were arrested for DUI or Reckless Driving and there was an accident with serious injuries involved, it is likely you will be arrested for the felony offense of Serious Injury by Vehicle under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-394. What’s the Difference? The difference […]
Aggravated Child Molestation
/in Blog, Child Molestation, Enticing a Child, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Oral Sex, Rape, Sex Crimes, Sexual Abuse of a Child /by Ryan WalshAggravated Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. In fact, it is the worst crime that one can be accused of committing. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of aggravated child molestation. Many allegations of aggravated child molestation are false. Even if […]
Entering an Automobile: Theft and More
/in Blog, Entering Auto, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Shoplifting, Shoplifting, Theft /by Ryan WalshEntering an Automobile in Georgia Entering an automobile is a theft crime under Georgia law. It is defined as the entering of any automobile or other motor vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony. Usually, people under indictment for this offense are accused of breaking into cars to steal property. The State […]
Creating Fake Checks
/in Blog, Forgery, Fraud Crimes /by Ryan WalshBeyond the crimes of Deposit Account Fraud and Forgery in Georgia, it is also unlawful to create fake checks or other negotiable instruments that appear as they are the real checks of any financial institution. What’s the Law on Fake Checks? The statute, O.C.G.A. 16-9-21 reads: It shall be unlawful for any person to print […]