In Georgia, a Family Violence Battery charge is generally a misdemeanor the first time someone is convicted. However, if a person has a prior conviction for Family Violence Battery, a second or subsequent conviction can be prosecuted as a felony. The difference is significant. A first conviction is typically handled in misdemeanor court and carries […]
https://www.peachstatelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w-scott-smith-logo.png00lawyerhttps://www.peachstatelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w-scott-smith-logo.pnglawyer2026-06-04 18:08:592026-06-04 18:08:59A Second or Subsequent Family Violence Battery
Family Violence Battery is defined in O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1 as intentionally causing substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm to another person who are: Spouses or former spouses; Individuals who have a child together; Parents and children; Step-parents and step-children; Foster-parents and foster-children; and Individuals living or formerly living in the same household. The State of […]
Most Georgia drivers know they can be ticketed for speeding. What surprises many people is that you can also be pulled over for driving too slowly — even if you are technically obeying the speed limit. Georgia’s so-called “Slow Poke” law has become one of the more commonly enforced traffic laws on major highways throughout […]
https://www.peachstatelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w-scott-smith-logo.png00lawyerhttps://www.peachstatelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w-scott-smith-logo.pnglawyer2026-05-29 18:46:592026-05-29 18:46:59Georgia’s “Slow Poke” Law: Can You Really Get a Ticket for Driving Too Slowly?
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 […]
Family Violence Battery is defined in O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1 as intentionally causing substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm to another person who are: Spouses or former spouses; Individuals who have a child together; Parents and children; Step-parents and step-children; Foster-parents and foster-children; and Individuals living or formerly living in the same household. The State of […]
https://www.peachstatelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w-scott-smith-logo.png00lawyerhttps://www.peachstatelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w-scott-smith-logo.pnglawyer2026-05-28 14:21:562026-05-28 14:21:56Family Violence Battery in Clayton County
A Second or Subsequent Family Violence Battery
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, a Family Violence Battery charge is generally a misdemeanor the first time someone is convicted. However, if a person has a prior conviction for Family Violence Battery, a second or subsequent conviction can be prosecuted as a felony. The difference is significant. A first conviction is typically handled in misdemeanor court and carries […]
Family Violence Battery is defined in O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1 as intentionally causing substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm to another person who are: Spouses or former spouses; Individuals who have a child together; Parents and children; Step-parents and step-children; Foster-parents and foster-children; and Individuals living or formerly living in the same household. The State of […]
Georgia’s “Slow Poke” Law: Can You Really Get a Ticket for Driving Too Slowly?
/in Blog /by lawyerMost Georgia drivers know they can be ticketed for speeding. What surprises many people is that you can also be pulled over for driving too slowly — even if you are technically obeying the speed limit. Georgia’s so-called “Slow Poke” law has become one of the more commonly enforced traffic laws on major highways throughout […]
Common Sentencing Conditions for Family Violence Battery Cases- Fulton 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 […]
Family Violence Battery in Clayton County
/in Blog /by lawyerFamily Violence Battery is defined in O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1 as intentionally causing substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm to another person who are: Spouses or former spouses; Individuals who have a child together; Parents and children; Step-parents and step-children; Foster-parents and foster-children; and Individuals living or formerly living in the same household. The State of […]