Statutory Rape is a serious crime in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3 defines Statutory Rape as engaging in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years old who is not your spouse. Statutory Rape requires corroboration and cannot stand solely on the unsupported testimony of the victim. In Georgia, it is not a […]
Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Henry County for child molestation or aggravated child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Henry County […]
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Often, the State will work with co-defendants to offer them a favorable plea deal to testify against another defendant. But, is the prosecutor required to disclose these deals to the other co-defendants or the jury during the trial? The short answer is found in a 1963 United States Supreme Court case called Brady v. Maryland […]
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By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, aggravated stalking is charged as a felony. It is set out in O.C.G.A. § 16-5-91. This statute states that an individual commits aggravated stalking when: He/she violates a “no contact” or “stay away” provision of their bond; He/she violates a temporary restraining order, temporary protective order, permanent protective order, […]
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I’ve Been Arrested… You are in handcuffs and headed to the Fulton County Jail. You want to get out as soon as possible. Your loved ones are in a panic to find a lawyer to help get a bond set. Rice Street is not a good place to be. What do I do? First, do […]
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Statutory Rape
/in Blog, Cobb County, Consent, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Rape, Sex Crimes, Statutory Rape /by lawyerStatutory Rape is a serious crime in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3 defines Statutory Rape as engaging in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years old who is not your spouse. Statutory Rape requires corroboration and cannot stand solely on the unsupported testimony of the victim. In Georgia, it is not a […]
Child Molestation in Henry County
/in Blog, Child Molestation, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Henry County, Sex Crimes /by lawyerChild Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Henry County for child molestation or aggravated child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Henry County […]
When Does a Prosecutor Have to Disclose a Deal Made with a Witness in Exchange for Testimony?
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Evidence, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Misdemeanor, Sentencing /by lawyerOften, the State will work with co-defendants to offer them a favorable plea deal to testify against another defendant. But, is the prosecutor required to disclose these deals to the other co-defendants or the jury during the trial? The short answer is found in a 1963 United States Supreme Court case called Brady v. Maryland […]
Aggravated Stalking in Cobb County, Georgia
/in Aggravated Stalking, Blog, Bond, Cobb County, Court Dates, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, aggravated stalking is charged as a felony. It is set out in O.C.G.A. § 16-5-91. This statute states that an individual commits aggravated stalking when: He/she violates a “no contact” or “stay away” provision of their bond; He/she violates a temporary restraining order, temporary protective order, permanent protective order, […]
How do I get out of Fulton County Jail?
/in Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Stalking, Armed Robbery, Assault, Bail Bondsman, Blog, Bond, Burglary, Child Molestation, Court Dates, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerI’ve Been Arrested… You are in handcuffs and headed to the Fulton County Jail. You want to get out as soon as possible. Your loved ones are in a panic to find a lawyer to help get a bond set. Rice Street is not a good place to be. What do I do? First, do […]