Common Sentencing Conditions for Family Violence Battery Cases- Henry County:

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, […]

Georgia Court of Appeals Recent Decisions

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, Pimping and Pandering in Fulton County

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, […]

What Can I Expect if I Have a Case Pending in Gwinnett County State Court?

  When a prospective client calls our office, they are usually understandably overwhelmed by the judicial system. The judicial system is complicated, and it is often taken for granted that many individuals do not have any experience navigating the complex system. In this article, I will break down each step in the process when you […]

Common Sentencing Conditions for Family Violence Battery Cases- Forsyth County:

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 […]