Interacting with police officers can be a stressful and unsettling experience, especially when you’re unsure of your rights. Many individuals, both in Fulton County and across the country, often feel confused when questioned by police officers or when the police attempt to search their property or belongings. This uncertainty arises from a lack of knowledge […]
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Statutory rape is defined in § 16-6-3 of the Georgia criminal code. The statute says that “a person commits statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person who is under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse”. Many people wrongly believe that there is a defense […]
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Below are common conditions that may be imposed as part of a sentence: Jail or Prison Time: In cases of misdemeanor battery, the defendant may face up to one year in jail, but this is uncommon. We usually do not see additional custody time in a sentencing, unless there are aggravating factors, such as prior convictions, […]
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Several noteworthy cases were recently decided by the Georgia Court of Appeals in the first half of January. Here’s a summary of each: The State v. Eastman, Smith, Trump, Giuliani, Cheeley, and Meadows (A25A0395-A25A0400) This case involved an alleged conspiracy to change the 2020 presidential election outcome. The state appealed the trial court’s decision […]
Prostitution is when a person performs or offers or consents to perform a sexual act for money or other items of value. O.C.G.A. §16-6-9. The statute is not about sexual activity per se but is solely concerned with commercial transactions involving sexual activity. The harm is done to society and not to the individual. Therefore, […]
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YOUR RIGHTS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS AND POLICE SEARCHES WITHOUT WARRANTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
/in Blog /by lawyerInteracting with police officers can be a stressful and unsettling experience, especially when you’re unsure of your rights. Many individuals, both in Fulton County and across the country, often feel confused when questioned by police officers or when the police attempt to search their property or belongings. This uncertainty arises from a lack of knowledge […]
Statutory Rape in Cobb County
/in Blog /by lawyerStatutory rape is defined in § 16-6-3 of the Georgia criminal code. The statute says that “a person commits statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person who is under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse”. Many people wrongly believe that there is a defense […]
Common Sentencing Conditions for Family Violence Battery Cases- Henry County:
/in Blog /by lawyerBelow are common conditions that may be imposed as part of a sentence: Jail or Prison Time: In cases of misdemeanor battery, the defendant may face up to one year in jail, but this is uncommon. We usually do not see additional custody time in a sentencing, unless there are aggravating factors, such as prior convictions, […]
Georgia Court of Appeals Recent Decisions
/in Blog /by lawyerSeveral noteworthy cases were recently decided by the Georgia Court of Appeals in the first half of January. Here’s a summary of each: The State v. Eastman, Smith, Trump, Giuliani, Cheeley, and Meadows (A25A0395-A25A0400) This case involved an alleged conspiracy to change the 2020 presidential election outcome. The state appealed the trial court’s decision […]
Prostitution, Pimping and Pandering in Fulton County
/in Blog /by lawyerProstitution is when a person performs or offers or consents to perform a sexual act for money or other items of value. O.C.G.A. §16-6-9. The statute is not about sexual activity per se but is solely concerned with commercial transactions involving sexual activity. The harm is done to society and not to the individual. Therefore, […]