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- Theft by Shoplifting, Cont.'d
In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...
- Theft by Shoplifting
A large portion of alleged misdemeanor crimes involve theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 defines the elements necessary to prove theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 (a) states in ...
- Georgia Man Facing Death Penalty
On Monday July 23, 2012 in Jackson, Georgia an convicted inmate was facing the death penalty and was scheduled to be executed at 7p.m. His attorney however, was able to persuade the State High Court ...
- Second Degree Burglary
Second degree burglary differs from First degree burglary in definition and in sentence range. OCGA 16-7-1 (c) states: A person commits the offense of burglary in the second degree when, without ...
- Talk About Stiffening the DUI BAC Level
Many people are abuzz wondering whether or not drunk driving standards will get tougher in their state. These concerns have been brought to the surface ever since the National Transportation Safety ...
- Probation: Terms and Conditions
In addition to placing a Defendant on a probated sentence, the Court will apply specific terms for the Defendant to comply with for the duration of the sentence. A probation officer is assigned to the ...
- Talk About Stiffening the DUI BAC Level
Many people are abuzz wondering whether or not drunk driving standards will get tougher in their state. These concerns have been brought to the surface ever since the National Transportation Safety ...
- Georgia's Implied Consent Law
Driving is a Privilege, Not a Right Whenever we jump in the car to pick up our kids from school, run to the grocery store, stop by the bank and run our constant errands, we never stop to think about ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- Automobile Exception
In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...
- Warrantless Searches
A common public misconception is that law enforcement officersalways need a warrant to conduct a search and collect admissible evidence. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects ...
- Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer Part Two
In the last blog, we began discussing felony and misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer, under O.C.G.A. 16-10-24. The key difference between misdemeanor and felony obstruction is that ...
- 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. ...
- Georgia Man Facing Death Penalty
On Monday July 23, 2012 in Jackson, Georgia an convicted inmate was facing the death penalty and was scheduled to be executed at 7p.m. His attorney however, was able to persuade the State High Court ...
- Georgia Man Facing Death Penalty
On Monday July 23, 2012 in Jackson, Georgia an convicted inmate was facing the death penalty and was scheduled to be executed at 7p.m. His attorney however, was able to persuade the State High Court ...
- Theft by Shoplifting, Cont.'d
In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...
- Theft by Shoplifting
A large portion of alleged misdemeanor crimes involve theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 defines the elements necessary to prove theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 (a) states in ...
- Second Degree Burglary
Second degree burglary differs from First degree burglary in definition and in sentence range. OCGA 16-7-1 (c) states: A person commits the offense of burglary in the second degree when, without ...
- First Degree Burglary
The Official Code of Georgia Annotated currently provide two forms of Burglary. The first one we will discuss is first-degree Burglary. The official code of Georgia annotated provides in section ...
- First Degree Burglary
The Official Code of Georgia Annotated currently provide two forms of Burglary. The first one we will discuss is first-degree Burglary. The official code of Georgia annotated provides in section ...
- Convicted Felons, First Offender Probationers, and Possession of Firearms
The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution provides the foundation for our right to bear arms. The United States Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean that we have a right to possess ...
- Felony Obstructing or Hindering Law Enforcement Officers
In the last few discussions, we have talked about obstruction of a law enforcement officer, specifically misdemeanor obstruction. O.C.G.A. § 16-10-24 (b) covers felony obstruction of a law ...
- Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer Part Two
In the last blog, we began discussing felony and misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer, under O.C.G.A. 16-10-24. The key difference between misdemeanor and felony obstruction is that ...
- Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer
Obstruction of a law enforcement officer is a fertile topic, and we'll spend the next two or three discussions dealing with this area. Today we will discuss the basic elements of the law, and ...
- Theft by Shoplifting, Cont.'d
In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...
- Possession of Less Than An Ounce of Marijuana
O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 defines the penalties for the commonly charged offense of Possession of Less Than An Ounce of Marijuana. O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 (b) states in essence that any person charged with possession ...
- Automobile Exception
In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...
- Georgia Man Facing Death Penalty
On Monday July 23, 2012 in Jackson, Georgia an convicted inmate was facing the death penalty and was scheduled to be executed at 7p.m. His attorney however, was able to persuade the State High Court ...
- Probation
Over the next few posts, I will be providing general information regarding probation, including probation revocation, in Georgia Courts. Under Georgia law, a Court may suspend a Defendant's ...
- Felony Obstructing or Hindering Law Enforcement Officers
In the last few discussions, we have talked about obstruction of a law enforcement officer, specifically misdemeanor obstruction. O.C.G.A. § 16-10-24 (b) covers felony obstruction of a law ...
- Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer Part Two
In the last blog, we began discussing felony and misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer, under O.C.G.A. 16-10-24. The key difference between misdemeanor and felony obstruction is that ...
- Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer
Obstruction of a law enforcement officer is a fertile topic, and we'll spend the next two or three discussions dealing with this area. Today we will discuss the basic elements of the law, and ...
- Possession of Less Than An Ounce of Marijuana
O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 defines the penalties for the commonly charged offense of Possession of Less Than An Ounce of Marijuana. O.C.G.A. 16-13-2 (b) states in essence that any person charged with possession ...
- Automobile Exception
In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...
- 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 ...
- Probation: Terms and Conditions
In addition to placing a Defendant on a probated sentence, the Court will apply specific terms for the Defendant to comply with for the duration of the sentence. A probation officer is assigned to the ...
- Probation
Over the next few posts, I will be providing general information regarding probation, including probation revocation, in Georgia Courts. Under Georgia law, a Court may suspend a Defendant's ...
- Automobile Exception
In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...
- Warrantless Searches
A common public misconception is that law enforcement officersalways need a warrant to conduct a search and collect admissible evidence. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects ...
- Security Cameras to be Installed in Liquor Stores?
Due to the high risk of robbery in Georgia liquor stores, some people are considering passing a law that will require most if not all of the liquor stores in central Georgia to install security ...
- Theft by Shoplifting, Cont.'d
In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...
- Theft by Shoplifting
A large portion of alleged misdemeanor crimes involve theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 defines the elements necessary to prove theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 (a) states in ...
- Security Cameras to be Installed in Liquor Stores?
Due to the high risk of robbery in Georgia liquor stores, some people are considering passing a law that will require most if not all of the liquor stores in central Georgia to install security ...
- Theft by Shoplifting, Cont.'d
In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...
- Theft by Shoplifting
A large portion of alleged misdemeanor crimes involve theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 defines the elements necessary to prove theft by shoplifting. O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14 (a) states in ...
- Security Cameras to be Installed in Liquor Stores?
Due to the high risk of robbery in Georgia liquor stores, some people are considering passing a law that will require most if not all of the liquor stores in central Georgia to install security ...
- Theft by Shoplifting, Cont.'d
In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- Theft by Shoplifting, Cont.'d
In our last discussion, we talked about Theft by Shoplifting contained in O.C.G.A. 16-8-14. We discussed that in Georgia, Theft by Shoplifting can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the ...
- Automobile Exception
In our last discussion, we talked about some of the exceptions that permit law enforcement to gather admissible evidence during a warrantless search. One of the most common questions I get is ...