An “initial appearance” is an accused’s first face-to-face encounter with a judge after arrest. The purpose of an initial appearance is to inform the accused of the nature of the charges and advise him/her of their basic rights. The initial appearance may also serve as a probable cause hearing if the person was arrested without […]
This blog article serves to answer one simple question: what are the prerequisites for a voluntary guilty plea? A judge shall not accept a plea of guilty without first determining the plea was entered voluntarily. Uniform Rules of Superior Court 33.7; Williams v. State, 221 Ga. App. 291 (1996). To establish voluntariness, judges […]
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A shoplifting conviction is no small matter. It will negatively impact your ability to gain employment, apply for housing, and it will permanently remain on your criminal record. It is critical you contact an experienced attorney to investigate the facts, prepare legal challenges and defenses, and mitigate possible punishment. Our firm routinely handles shoplifting cases […]
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What is Restitution? Simply put, restitution is money paid by an offender to compensate a victim for harm caused by the offender’s unlawful acts. Restitution is a primary concern of the criminal justice system. O.C.G.A. § 17-14-1. Restitution includes all damages recoverable in a civil action except punitive damages and damages for pain and suffering, […]
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Georgia law provides for the most serious violent offenses known as the “Seven Deadly Sins.” These are the most heinous crimes in our society and, as such, have specialized punishment including mandatory minimum punishment and limited eligibility for parole. This article will list the serious violent felonies as proscribed by law and detail the punishment […]
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Initial (First) Appearance in Georgia Criminal Cases
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law /by lawyerAn “initial appearance” is an accused’s first face-to-face encounter with a judge after arrest. The purpose of an initial appearance is to inform the accused of the nature of the charges and advise him/her of their basic rights. The initial appearance may also serve as a probable cause hearing if the person was arrested without […]
Requirements to Enter a Guilty Plea in Georgia
/in Blog /by lawyerThis blog article serves to answer one simple question: what are the prerequisites for a voluntary guilty plea? A judge shall not accept a plea of guilty without first determining the plea was entered voluntarily. Uniform Rules of Superior Court 33.7; Williams v. State, 221 Ga. App. 291 (1996). To establish voluntariness, judges […]
Theft by Shoplifting Charge in Cobb County, Georgia
/in Blog, Shoplifting, Theft /by lawyerA shoplifting conviction is no small matter. It will negatively impact your ability to gain employment, apply for housing, and it will permanently remain on your criminal record. It is critical you contact an experienced attorney to investigate the facts, prepare legal challenges and defenses, and mitigate possible punishment. Our firm routinely handles shoplifting cases […]
Restitution for Criminal Offenses under Georgia Law
/in Blog /by lawyerWhat is Restitution? Simply put, restitution is money paid by an offender to compensate a victim for harm caused by the offender’s unlawful acts. Restitution is a primary concern of the criminal justice system. O.C.G.A. § 17-14-1. Restitution includes all damages recoverable in a civil action except punitive damages and damages for pain and suffering, […]
Serious Violent Felonies under Georgia Law
/in Blog, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerGeorgia law provides for the most serious violent offenses known as the “Seven Deadly Sins.” These are the most heinous crimes in our society and, as such, have specialized punishment including mandatory minimum punishment and limited eligibility for parole. This article will list the serious violent felonies as proscribed by law and detail the punishment […]