A recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision, Roundtree v. State (372 Ga. App. 518), now allows a portion of the mandatory minimum sentence for drug trafficking cases to be served on probation. Historically, cases that involved a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31 required that the defendant be sentenced to a mandatory minimum amount of time […]
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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 […]
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In Douglas County, the mandatory minimum sentencing for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction varies based on factors such as prior offenses, whether the DUI resulted in injury, and whether the offense involves certain aggravating circumstances. Here’s a general overview: First Offense: For a first DUI offense, the minimum sentence generally includes: A mandatory […]
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By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, an individual may be charged with DUI under the following circumstances: If he/she was in actual physical control of a moving vehicle while he/she was under the influence of alcohol to an extent that it was less safe for them to drive. If he/she was in actual physical control […]
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Rape is a serious crime in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-1 defines rape as follows: A person commits the offense of rape when he has carnal knowledge of: A female forcibly and against her will or: A female who is less than ten years of age. Carnal knowledge in rape occurs when there is any penetration […]
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Changes to the Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Trafficking Cases
/in Atlanta Drug Crimes, Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Drug Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerA recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision, Roundtree v. State (372 Ga. App. 518), now allows a portion of the mandatory minimum sentence for drug trafficking cases to be served on probation. Historically, cases that involved a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31 required that the defendant be sentenced to a mandatory minimum amount of time […]
Family Violence Battery with an Uncooperative Alleged Victim in Forsyth County
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /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 […]
You’ve Been Charged with a Misdemeanor DUI in Douglas County: What to Expect
/in Blog, Criminal Law, DUI, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Misdemeanor /by lawyerIn Douglas County, the mandatory minimum sentencing for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction varies based on factors such as prior offenses, whether the DUI resulted in injury, and whether the offense involves certain aggravating circumstances. Here’s a general overview: First Offense: For a first DUI offense, the minimum sentence generally includes: A mandatory […]
License Consequences for DUI Convictions in the Municipal Court of Lawrenceville
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Distracted Driving, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Gwinnett County /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, an individual may be charged with DUI under the following circumstances: If he/she was in actual physical control of a moving vehicle while he/she was under the influence of alcohol to an extent that it was less safe for them to drive. If he/she was in actual physical control […]
Rape in Fulton County
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Rape, Sex Crimes /by lawyerRape is a serious crime in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-1 defines rape as follows: A person commits the offense of rape when he has carnal knowledge of: A female forcibly and against her will or: A female who is less than ten years of age. Carnal knowledge in rape occurs when there is any penetration […]