By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek On April 25th, 2022, Governor Kemp signed legislation to further public safety efforts in the State of Georgia. One of the bills that he signed, which was passed in the House, as well as the Senate, will enhance or increase penalties and sentencing for individuals charged with fleeing or attempting to […]
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The statute of limitations means how long the State has to bring charges against an individual after a crime has been committed (not how long the state has to actually try the case). In Georgia, there are several categories of crimes that determine the length of the statute of limitations: Murder- none Other felonies punishable […]
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Enticing a child for indecent purposes is a serious crime in Fulton 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 […]
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Statutory Rape in Cobb County 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 […]
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If you are charged with child molestation, cruelty to children, or any crime, in Georgia, where a child is the alleged victim, the State will fie a Motion to Admit Child Hearsay testimony. This is pursuant to O.C.G.A. 24-8-820. This status is the Georgia Child Hearsay Statute. O.C.G.A. 24-8-820 reads as follows: (a) A statement […]
Governor Kemp Signs Bill that will Enhance Penalties for Fleeing and Eluding in Cherokee County, Georgia
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Drivers License, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, License Suspension, Misdemeanor /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek On April 25th, 2022, Governor Kemp signed legislation to further public safety efforts in the State of Georgia. One of the bills that he signed, which was passed in the House, as well as the Senate, will enhance or increase penalties and sentencing for individuals charged with fleeing or attempting to […]
The Statute of Limitations in Georgia
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Misdemeanor /by lawyerThe statute of limitations means how long the State has to bring charges against an individual after a crime has been committed (not how long the state has to actually try the case). In Georgia, there are several categories of crimes that determine the length of the statute of limitations: Murder- none Other felonies punishable […]
Enticing A Child for Indecent Purposes in Fulton County
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Enticing a Child, Federal Criminal Law, Federal Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sex Offender Registry /by lawyerEnticing a child for indecent purposes is a serious crime in Fulton 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 […]
Statutory Rape in Cobb County
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sex Offender Registry, Statutory Rape /by lawyerStatutory Rape in Cobb County 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 […]
Child Hearsay in Georgia
/in Blog, Child Molestation, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerIf you are charged with child molestation, cruelty to children, or any crime, in Georgia, where a child is the alleged victim, the State will fie a Motion to Admit Child Hearsay testimony. This is pursuant to O.C.G.A. 24-8-820. This status is the Georgia Child Hearsay Statute. O.C.G.A. 24-8-820 reads as follows: (a) A statement […]