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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If an individual dies during the commission of a dangerous felony the aggressor can be charged with felony murder even if there was no intent to cause a death. For example, if person X fights person V with no intention of ending V’s life but V ends up dying from his injuries. X will likely […]
Sodomy is a serious crime in Fulton County. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-2 established two separate criminal offenses. O.C.G.A. §16-6-2(a)(1) defines sodomy as the performance of or submission to a sexual act involving the sex organs of one person and the mouth or anus of another. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-2(a)(2) defines aggravated sodomy as the commission of sodomy […]
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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 […]
Felony Murder
/in Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, Assault, Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerIf an individual dies during the commission of a dangerous felony the aggressor can be charged with felony murder even if there was no intent to cause a death. For example, if person X fights person V with no intention of ending V’s life but V ends up dying from his injuries. X will likely […]
Sodomy in Fulton County
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sodomy /by lawyerSodomy is a serious crime in Fulton County. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-2 established two separate criminal offenses. O.C.G.A. §16-6-2(a)(1) defines sodomy as the performance of or submission to a sexual act involving the sex organs of one person and the mouth or anus of another. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-2(a)(2) defines aggravated sodomy as the commission of sodomy […]