Under § OCGA 16-8-7, a person commits the offense of theft by receiving stolen property when he receives, disposes of, or retains stolen property which he knows or should know was stolen.” If the item in question is less than $1,500, it is a misdemeanor, meaning the maximum punishment that someone can receive is […]
A successful criminal defense attorney is one who explores and exhausts every possible avenue of defense to the benefit of their clients. If the best course of action is taking the case to trial, the successful attorney will be prepared to try the case. However, statistical evidence shows an overwhelming majority (90%-95%) of all criminal […]
00Ryan Walshhttps://www.peachstatelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w-scott-smith-logo.pngRyan Walsh2019-04-01 14:00:072019-04-01 14:00:07Georgia DUI: The Art of Plea Bargaining
O.C.G.A. 42-1-14 required a person who is classified as a Level 3 sexually dangerous predator to wear and pay for a GPS Monitoring device even if no longer on probation or parole. This Statute allowed the State to monitor the person’s movements for the remainder of his or her life. Joseph Park & Sex Offender […]
There’s no better firm out there for assistance with your upcoming case in the Municipal Court of Atlanta. Our team of highly trained attorneys has been practicing in the Municipal Court of Atlanta building relationships with the prosecutors and judges for as long as they’ve been at 150 Garnett Street. What does MCOA handle? The […]
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My last two robbery blogs discussed robbery by force and robbery by sudden snatching. Both contemplate the taking of someone’s property from their person or immediate presence. Moreover, both require that the victim be aware of the theft before it’s completed. The main difference, of course, is one does not require force, aka snatching. But […]
00Ryan Walshhttps://www.peachstatelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w-scott-smith-logo.pngRyan Walsh2019-03-22 11:11:442019-03-22 11:11:44Robbery v. Theft by Shoplifting
Theft by Receiving Stolen Firearm
/in Blog, Georgia Criminal Law, Gun Rights, Theft, Weapons in Georgia /by Ryan WalshUnder § OCGA 16-8-7, a person commits the offense of theft by receiving stolen property when he receives, disposes of, or retains stolen property which he knows or should know was stolen.” If the item in question is less than $1,500, it is a misdemeanor, meaning the maximum punishment that someone can receive is […]
Georgia DUI: The Art of Plea Bargaining
/in Atlanta Drug Crimes, Atlanta DUI, First Offender, Georgia, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Pre-Trial Services, Sentencing /by Ryan WalshA successful criminal defense attorney is one who explores and exhausts every possible avenue of defense to the benefit of their clients. If the best course of action is taking the case to trial, the successful attorney will be prepared to try the case. However, statistical evidence shows an overwhelming majority (90%-95%) of all criminal […]
Sex Offender GPS Monitoring is Unconstitutional
/in Blog, Georgia Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sex Offender Registry /by Ryan WalshO.C.G.A. 42-1-14 required a person who is classified as a Level 3 sexually dangerous predator to wear and pay for a GPS Monitoring device even if no longer on probation or parole. This Statute allowed the State to monitor the person’s movements for the remainder of his or her life. Joseph Park & Sex Offender […]
Your Case in Municipal Court of Atlanta
/in Atlanta Municipal Court, Atlanta Shoplifting, Blog, City of Atlanta, Marijuana Arrest, Municipal Court /by Ryan WalshThere’s no better firm out there for assistance with your upcoming case in the Municipal Court of Atlanta. Our team of highly trained attorneys has been practicing in the Municipal Court of Atlanta building relationships with the prosecutors and judges for as long as they’ve been at 150 Garnett Street. What does MCOA handle? The […]
Robbery v. Theft by Shoplifting
/in Blog, Robbery, Shoplifting /by Ryan WalshMy last two robbery blogs discussed robbery by force and robbery by sudden snatching. Both contemplate the taking of someone’s property from their person or immediate presence. Moreover, both require that the victim be aware of the theft before it’s completed. The main difference, of course, is one does not require force, aka snatching. But […]