An alibi is a defense to criminal charges in Georgia where the defendant says that they weren’t at the scene when the crime occurred. According to Georgia law, as codified in O.C.G.A. § 16-3-40, an alibi defense involves the impossibility that the person accused of a crime was at the scene of the offense when […]
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Bestiality is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-6: A person commits the offense of bestiality when he performs or submits to any sexual act with an animal involving the sex organs of the one and the mouth, anus, penis or vagina of the other. A person convicted of bestiality shall […]
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Polygraph tests can be a powerful tool in criminal defense. The tests are widely accessible, portable, relatively inexpensive, painless, and simple to administer. However, it is important to understand how polygraphs can be used in court before deciding if a polygraph would be helpful to your case. In Georgia, polygraph results are only admissible if […]
A person commits the offense of sexual battery when he intentionally makes physical contact with the intimate parts of the body of another person without the consent of that person. How does the law define intimate parts? It is defined as the primary genital area, anus, groin, inner thighs, or buttocks of a male or […]
“Impeach” is simply a fancy term for showing that a witness is less than truthful and telling the jury that the witness’s testimony should not be believed. According to the Georgia Evidence Code (O.C.G.A. § 24-6-607), the credibility of any witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the witness. This means […]
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Using the Alibi Defense in Georgia
/in Alibi, Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerAn alibi is a defense to criminal charges in Georgia where the defendant says that they weren’t at the scene when the crime occurred. According to Georgia law, as codified in O.C.G.A. § 16-3-40, an alibi defense involves the impossibility that the person accused of a crime was at the scene of the offense when […]
Bestiality and Necrophilia
/in Bestiality, Blog, Cobb County, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Necrophilia /by lawyerBestiality is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-6: A person commits the offense of bestiality when he performs or submits to any sexual act with an animal involving the sex organs of the one and the mouth, anus, penis or vagina of the other. A person convicted of bestiality shall […]
Polygraph Evidence in Georgia
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Evidence, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerPolygraph tests can be a powerful tool in criminal defense. The tests are widely accessible, portable, relatively inexpensive, painless, and simple to administer. However, it is important to understand how polygraphs can be used in court before deciding if a polygraph would be helpful to your case. In Georgia, polygraph results are only admissible if […]
Sexual Battery
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerA person commits the offense of sexual battery when he intentionally makes physical contact with the intimate parts of the body of another person without the consent of that person. How does the law define intimate parts? It is defined as the primary genital area, anus, groin, inner thighs, or buttocks of a male or […]
How Your Lawyer Can Prove That the State’s Witnesses Are Lying
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Testimonials /by lawyer“Impeach” is simply a fancy term for showing that a witness is less than truthful and telling the jury that the witness’s testimony should not be believed. According to the Georgia Evidence Code (O.C.G.A. § 24-6-607), the credibility of any witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the witness. This means […]