By: Mary Agramonte Georgia law states that kidnapping occurs when someone abducts or steals away another person without lawful authority, and holds such person against their will. This is the more obvious way someone can be arrested and charged with Kidnapping. You may be surprised, however, that actions significantly less than actually stealing someone away […]
In Georgia, there are many different kinds of drug charges that differ in a multitude of things such as the penalty. A misdemeanor drug charge can result in up to a $1000 fine excluding surcharges and up to one year in jail. A felony drug charge can result in 1 to 15 years, and even […]
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The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through guilty pleas. Some people take guilty pleas because they are guilty as a matter of fact and law, while others take pleas even though they are innocent. But why would an innocent person plead guilty to a criminal charge? Trials can be a risky proposition. A […]
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As the ever-changing circumstances of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to be reported, Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia declared a statewide judicial emergency due to the spread of the coronavirus throughout Georgia “and the potential infection of those who work in or are required to appear in our courts.” The order says courts should prioritize matters such as cases […]
By: Mary Agramonte In most divorce and child custody cases, the Judge will issue an order or decree for parents to abide by as it relates to the parenting time, visitation, and responsibilities for each parent. When one parent fails to follow the order, a family law case can quickly turn criminal. In Georgia, […]
Kidnapping in Georgia – Criminal Defense Attorney
/in Blog, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Kidnapping /by Ryan WalshBy: Mary Agramonte Georgia law states that kidnapping occurs when someone abducts or steals away another person without lawful authority, and holds such person against their will. This is the more obvious way someone can be arrested and charged with Kidnapping. You may be surprised, however, that actions significantly less than actually stealing someone away […]
Georgia Criminal Law – Drug Weight
/in Atlanta Drug Crimes, Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal Law, Drug Law, Felony, Felony rights, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law, Georgia Law, Marijuana Arrest /by Ryan WalshIn Georgia, there are many different kinds of drug charges that differ in a multitude of things such as the penalty. A misdemeanor drug charge can result in up to a $1000 fine excluding surcharges and up to one year in jail. A felony drug charge can result in 1 to 15 years, and even […]
Georgia Criminal Law – How to Withdraw a Guilty Plea
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law /by Ryan WalshThe vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through guilty pleas. Some people take guilty pleas because they are guilty as a matter of fact and law, while others take pleas even though they are innocent. But why would an innocent person plead guilty to a criminal charge? Trials can be a risky proposition. A […]
Georgia Probation Bond Attorney
/in Blog, Bond, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, probation /by Ryan WalshAs the ever-changing circumstances of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to be reported, Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia declared a statewide judicial emergency due to the spread of the coronavirus throughout Georgia “and the potential infection of those who work in or are required to appear in our courts.” The order says courts should prioritize matters such as cases […]
Interference with Custody – Georgia Criminal Attorney
/in Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal Law, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Interference with Custody /by Ryan WalshBy: Mary Agramonte In most divorce and child custody cases, the Judge will issue an order or decree for parents to abide by as it relates to the parenting time, visitation, and responsibilities for each parent. When one parent fails to follow the order, a family law case can quickly turn criminal. In Georgia, […]