Georgia law makes it illegal to intentionally make physical contact with the intimate parts of the body of another without their consent under O.C.G.A. 16-6-22.1(b). It defines intimate parts as the genital area, but also inner thighs, buttocks, and breasts of a female. Skin to skin contact is not required, and physical contact through clothing […]
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Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Fulton County or the City of Atlanta for child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Fulton […]
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Pre-trial diversion programs aim to provide individuals with an opportunity to address underlying issues that may have contributed to their involvement in a certain crime. It’s essentially an alternative pathway that allows for charges to be dismissed upon the completion of the program. Eligibility: Not everyone is eligible. Pre-trial diversion programs are reserved for […]
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Horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) is a condition where the eyes involuntarily jerk or twitch as they move laterally, typically observed when an individual’s gaze is directed to the side. During a DUI stop, an officer may conduct the HGN test by moving an object (such as a pen or finger) horizontally across the person’s field […]
In Georgia, a person who is convicted of a felony for the first time and sentenced to straight probation, or less than 12 months imprisonment followed by probation, is entitled to receive a Behavioral Incentive Date (also known as a BID). A BID is a date that the court sets for the probation to end […]
Henry County Sexual Battery Attorney
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Henry County, Sex Crimes /by lawyerGeorgia law makes it illegal to intentionally make physical contact with the intimate parts of the body of another without their consent under O.C.G.A. 16-6-22.1(b). It defines intimate parts as the genital area, but also inner thighs, buttocks, and breasts of a female. Skin to skin contact is not required, and physical contact through clothing […]
Child Molestation in Fulton County
/in Blog, Child Molestation, Criminal Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes /by lawyerChild Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Fulton County or the City of Atlanta for child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Fulton […]
Pre-trial Diversion: What Is It?
/in Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Court Dates, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Diversion, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Misdemeanor /by lawyerPre-trial diversion programs aim to provide individuals with an opportunity to address underlying issues that may have contributed to their involvement in a certain crime. It’s essentially an alternative pathway that allows for charges to be dismissed upon the completion of the program. Eligibility: Not everyone is eligible. Pre-trial diversion programs are reserved for […]
HGN: A scientifically reliable indicator?
/in Atlanta DUI, Blog, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Drivers License, DUI, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerHorizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) is a condition where the eyes involuntarily jerk or twitch as they move laterally, typically observed when an individual’s gaze is directed to the side. During a DUI stop, an officer may conduct the HGN test by moving an object (such as a pen or finger) horizontally across the person’s field […]
Behavioral Incentive Dates
/in Blog, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerIn Georgia, a person who is convicted of a felony for the first time and sentenced to straight probation, or less than 12 months imprisonment followed by probation, is entitled to receive a Behavioral Incentive Date (also known as a BID). A BID is a date that the court sets for the probation to end […]