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. […]
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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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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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Georgia law requires drivers to move over or slow down for certain emergency or towing vehicles. This is commonly referred to as the “Move Over Law” or “Spencer Pass Law”. O.C.G.A. 40-6-16 states that: The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, red, […]
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There is no statute in Georgia that makes it illegal to spank your child. In fact, O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23(f) states that “corporal punishment administered by a parent or guardian to a child” and “reasonable discipline administered by a parent to a child in the form of corporal punishment, restraint, or detention” are exceptions to the […]
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Why is my child charged as an adult?
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Juvenile Court, Juvenile Law, Misdemeanor /by lawyerThere 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. […]
How do I get out of Fulton County Jail?
/in Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Stalking, Armed Robbery, Blog, Bond, Cash Bond, Court Dates, Criminal Law, Felony, Fraud Crimes, 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 […]
Aggravated Stalking in Dekalb County, Georgia
/in Aggravated Stalking, Blog, DeKalb County, Felony, 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, […]
Georgia’s Move Over Law
/in Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Court Dates, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Fulton County /by lawyerGeorgia law requires drivers to move over or slow down for certain emergency or towing vehicles. This is commonly referred to as the “Move Over Law” or “Spencer Pass Law”. O.C.G.A. 40-6-16 states that: The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, red, […]
Corporal Punishment in Georgia: Can I Spank My Child?
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerThere is no statute in Georgia that makes it illegal to spank your child. In fact, O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23(f) states that “corporal punishment administered by a parent or guardian to a child” and “reasonable discipline administered by a parent to a child in the form of corporal punishment, restraint, or detention” are exceptions to the […]