Trafficking Marijuana in Dekalb County

If you are arrested for marijuana in Dekalb County, your case will be prosecuted in Dekalb County Superior Court. The penalties you could possibly face if convicted depend on how much marijuana you have with you at the time of your arrest. Georgia regulates marijuana through the Georgia Controlled Substance Act and O.C.G.A. §16-13-1(a)(1) says […]

What is the difference between malice murder, 2nd-degree murder, and felony murder?

Malice murder in Georgia is defined in OCGA § 16-5-1(a) as causing the death of another human being with malice aforethought. Express malice is the deliberate intention to take a life unlawfully. Malice can also be implied based on the circumstances of the killing. The intent to kill (aforethought) can be formed in an instant […]

Teenager Charged as an Adult in Fulton County

There are two reasons why a minor might be charged as an adult. The first is they’re 17. Even though you’re not considered an adult until your 18th birthday for most things – i.e. voting, buying tobacco or a weapon – in the Georgia criminal justice system you are an adult at your 17th birthday. […]

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 […]