Blog Posts in June, 2011

Giving False Name or Information

Giving False Name or Information to a Law Enforcement Officer is commonly charged as an addition to other charges. O.C.G.A. 16-10-25 lays out the elements for Giving False Name or Information. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Today I've decided to answer some frequently asked questions by individuals recently arrested and looking to hire a criminal defense attorney. What is a misdemeanor? A misdemeanor is a lesser ...
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Theft by Taking

O.C.G.A. § 16-8-1 begins the Georgia code section designated to cover theft crimes. Crimes in this area include theft by deception, theft by taking, theft by receiving among several more. Today I ...
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Administrative License Suspension

The Georgia Department of Driver Services will seek to suspend your driver's license for one full year upon a refusal to submit to a state administered chemical sobriety test. It is utterly ...
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Simple Battery

Battery is one of the most frequently charged crimes against the person. The Official Code of Georgia, O.C.G.A., divides Battery into three different categories, simple battery, battery, and ...
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Possession and The Equal Access Rule

O.C.G.A. 16-13-30 controls punishment regarding controlled substances, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, distributing, selling, and purchasing controlled substances. Nonetheless, the most ...
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A Reasonable Bond Amount

The Law has provided for an incarcerated individual to be released on bond under particular circumstances. Bonds are routinely granted on misdemeanor and in less serious felony offenses. In cases ...
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I've been arrested, when will I be Indicted?

After an arrest, a particular point of confusion for many people is how long will it take before they have their day in court or get their case resolved. The speed of the criminal process is ...
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Welcome to our Criminal Defense Blog

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Criminal Defense Blog with an RSS feed available at /Blog/Entire-Blog-Feed/RSS.xml
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