Under Georgia law, it’s often harder than people expect to “take back” a statement and have a criminal case dismissed. The biggest reason is that once charges are filed, the case no longer belongs to the person who made the report — it belongs to the State. Criminal cases are prosecuted in the name of the State […]
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If you are charged with Rape in Georgia, it is imperative that you retain a sex crimes defense attorney immediately. There are rules in Georgia that protect the alleged victim from having her character attacked. O.C.G.A. 24-4-412 prohibits certain evidence from being introduced at trial. This is known as the Rape Shield Statute. The evidence […]
Stockbridge, Georgia is home to the City of Stockbridge Municipal Court where the city prosecutes DUI, traffic, marijuana, and City Ordinance cases made by the Stockbridge Police Department. Stockbridge Municipal Court is located at 4602 N. Henry Boulevard, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. One of the most common cases we see in Stockbridge are DUIs (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391). […]
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In Georgia, the penalties for being convicted of two DUIs within a 5-year period are automatically enhanced as required by Georgia law. The mandatory minimum sentence required is as follows: 12 months in custody- all but 72 hours of this may be probated $600 fine plus any surcharges 240 hours of community service A clinical […]
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O.C.G.A. § 16-11-39 classifies disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor offense. The law prohibits various behaviors that disturb the peace or endanger others’ safety. What Counts as Disorderly Conduct? A person commits disorderly conduct when they: Act violently or loudly in a way that makes someone fear for their safety. Behave violently in a manner that […]
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I Made a Statement I Regret. Can I get the case dismissed?
/in Blog /by lawyerUnder Georgia law, it’s often harder than people expect to “take back” a statement and have a criminal case dismissed. The biggest reason is that once charges are filed, the case no longer belongs to the person who made the report — it belongs to the State. Criminal cases are prosecuted in the name of the State […]
Rape Shield Statute
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you are charged with Rape in Georgia, it is imperative that you retain a sex crimes defense attorney immediately. There are rules in Georgia that protect the alleged victim from having her character attacked. O.C.G.A. 24-4-412 prohibits certain evidence from being introduced at trial. This is known as the Rape Shield Statute. The evidence […]
City of Stockbridge DUI – Henry DUI Attorney
/in Blog /by lawyerStockbridge, Georgia is home to the City of Stockbridge Municipal Court where the city prosecutes DUI, traffic, marijuana, and City Ordinance cases made by the Stockbridge Police Department. Stockbridge Municipal Court is located at 4602 N. Henry Boulevard, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. One of the most common cases we see in Stockbridge are DUIs (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391). […]
Enhanced Penalties for a Second DUI Within 5 Years
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, the penalties for being convicted of two DUIs within a 5-year period are automatically enhanced as required by Georgia law. The mandatory minimum sentence required is as follows: 12 months in custody- all but 72 hours of this may be probated $600 fine plus any surcharges 240 hours of community service A clinical […]
Disorderly Conduct in Municipal Court of Atlanta
/in Blog /by lawyerO.C.G.A. § 16-11-39 classifies disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor offense. The law prohibits various behaviors that disturb the peace or endanger others’ safety. What Counts as Disorderly Conduct? A person commits disorderly conduct when they: Act violently or loudly in a way that makes someone fear for their safety. Behave violently in a manner that […]