Self Defense In Georgia: Immunity Hearing in Cobb County

If you are charged with a crime in Cobb County and believe you acted in self-defense, you are entitled to an immunity hearing. We will need to file an immunity motion and request a hearing in Cobb County Superior Court. O.C.G.A. 16-3-24.2 gives you this right to an immunity hearing. At this hearing, a judge […]

Enticing A Child for Indecent Purposes in Dekalb County

Enticing a child for indecent purposes is a serious crime in Dekalb County. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of Enticing a child for an indecent act. Many allegations of enticing a child are false. Even if you know the allegation of enticing a child against […]

Rape in Paulding County

Rape in Paulding County 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 […]

First Offender in Fulton County

If you have been charged with a felony offense (with some exceptions) and have never pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a felony, you may be eligible for First Offender treatment under OCGA § 42-8-60. Charges that are considered serious violent felonies, e.g. murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, etc. and sexual offenses are not eligible […]

License Consequences for DUI Convictions in Georgia

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 the extent that it was less safe for them to drive. If he/she was in actual physical control […]