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By 30-Year Veteran Criminal Lawyer Atlanta Larry Kohn Who Has Over 600 5-star AVVO Reviews and a Super Lawyers Rating

If you or someone you love has been arrested for family violence battery or simple battery in Georgia, you are not alone—and you are not beyond help. A single argument, a misunderstanding, or a false accusation should not define the rest of your life.

At Kohn & Yager, our Atlanta criminal defense lawyers have helped thousands of people in your position protect their freedom, their record, and their family relationships after a domestic‑violence arrest. We can explain, in non-legal terms, what these charges mean and what we can do right now to improve your situation.

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DUI Evidence Suppression in Georgia: Get Your Atlanta DUI Evidence Thrown Out

If you’re facing a Georgia DUI charge in Atlanta, Fulton County, or anywhere across the state, the prosecution’s case rests entirely on their evidence. No evidence, no conviction. That’s where a motion to suppress comes in—a legal tool DUI attorney Larry Kohn uses uses to challenge and potentially exclude illegally obtained evidence from your case. Successful suppression can gut the state’s case, leading to dismissal or a reduced charge like reckless driving.

Georgia courts strictly enforce the Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. This means police must follow precise protocols during every stage of a DUI investigation, from the traffic stop to the breathalyzer or blood draw. One misstep—like an unlawful stop, coerced test, or Miranda violation—and that evidence becomes inadmissible. Atlanta DUI lawyers at Kohn & Yager have decades of experience filing these motions, often turning hopeless cases into wins.

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Britney Spears was arrested in Southern California this week on suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence), but her case will be prosecuted under California law, not Georgia law. However, her situation is a useful reminder of how strict DUI laws are here in Georgia and what is at stake if you are charged.

Atlanta DUI attorneys Larry Kohn, Bubba Head, and Cory Yager have over 95 years of experience representing good people arrested for DUI, Free consultation and payment plans.

What Reportedly Happened in California

Britney Spears was stopped in Ventura County, California, at about 9:30 p.m. and arrested on suspicion of DUI after officers requested a drug recognition expert at the scene. Jail records show she was booked in the local jail in the early morning hours and released around 6 a.m., with a court date currently set for early May. Reports indicate that blood testing was requested to determine her level of impairment, and details about whether alcohol, drugs, or a combination are alleged have not yet been confirmed.

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By Larry Kohn, Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyer and Georgia Super Lawyer®

If you’re asking “What is child molestation in Georgia?”, the answer comes straight from O.C.G.A. § 16-6-4: child molestation is any immoral or indecent act done to or in the presence of a child under 16 years old, where the act is intended to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of either the child or the person committing the act. This Georgia felony covers touching private body parts (genitals, breasts, buttocks), exposing genitals to a minor, rubbing against a child, or even transmitting explicit images electronically—all with that specific sexual intent.

Unlike statutory rape laws, child molestation does not require penetration or sexual intercourse. Prosecutors only need to prove the indecent act occurred and sexual arousal was the goal.

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What Is “Family Violence” Under Georgia Law?

Georgia law uses the term “family violence” to describe certain crimes that occur between people with specific relationships, not just married couples. It can apply to spouses, former spouses, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, people who share a child, and people who live or formerly lived in the same household.

It does not usually apply to casual roommates or distant relatives with no household connection. The same basic criminal statutes (like battery or assault) apply, but “family violence” is a label that triggers additional consequences and court procedures.

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By: William Head, one of America’s best-known criminal defense attorneys, and a Double Dawg from UGA for undergraduate and law school

Georgia stand your ground lawyer Bubba Head represents people accused of criminal charges while protecting their domain or castle. Free consultation.
If you are facing criminal charges after defending yourself in Atlanta or anywhere in the metro Atlanta area, Georgia’s Stand Your Ground law may protect you from prosecution. If you dripped a pin on the map of the Peach State, Atlanta Georgia will be “ground zero” for such crimes. That is why our law firm is based here.

Georgia DUI Law Firm Kohn & Yager travels the entire state of GA to defend clients arrested for stand your ground allegations. Free consultation. (404) 567-5515.
You know that you need a top-rated criminal defense lawyer near me, but most do not know when to start. Whether facing a DUI arrest case or other serious criminal law accusation, you want an Atlanta criminal attorney with “clout” and extensive know-how at you side.

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Georgia’s cruelty to children laws cover far more than obvious physical abuse and can lead to harsh felony or misdemeanor consequences even when no one is seriously hurt. If you are under investigation or already charged with “GA cruelty to children,” you need to understand the different degrees of this offense and how fast things can spiral down without an experienced domestic violence lawyer GA on your side.

Georgia domestic violence lawyer Larry Kohn knows how damaging a cruelty to children conviction is, so he goes to work right away looking for errors made by the arresting officer.
Criminal defense attorney Larry Kohn has represented thousands of clients since 1998, and has over 600 5-star reviews.

Mr. Kohn is just amazing. He is truthful and realistic when explaining potential outcomes of your case and doesn’t force you to hire him or anything. When I met him, he went through everything about the case and ways to fight it off first before even telling me about his services. He got my case dismissed and kept me out of a lot of potential problems with school applications and future job opportunities. I highly recommend him to anyone.

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By: Lawrence A. Kohn, Sex Crimes Attorney in Georgia Since 1998

Statutory rape in GA is a highly serious crime. Statutory rape Georgia allegations, however, can be defended on many different legal grounds and defense theories. 

In reviewing this highly important topic, many may be unaware that no single set of laws apply in all states. Yet, by discussing how similar crimes in other states (with different state laws) may allow a statutory rape in GA case to be defended may help an accused Georgia offender fully understand what defenses are assertable in the Peach State.

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Understanding Georgia’s implied consent law is crucial for every driver—especially if you’re ever stopped or arrested for DUI. Your decision at a DUI stop directly impacts your driving privileges, your criminal case, and your future. This guide covers everything you need to know to protect yourself and help you or your loved one move forward.

Atlamta DUI lawyers Larry Kohn, Bubba Head, and Cory Yager have over 95 years of experience representing good people arrested for DUI. Free lawyer consultation and payment plans. (404) 567-5515.

What Is Georgia’s Implied Consent Law?

Implied consent means that by driving on Georgia’s roads, you are giving advance permission for law enforcement to test your blood, breath, or urine if you are lawfully arrested for DUI. This isn’t a “gotcha” tactic: it’s written into the law, and officers are required to notify you of these rights and consequences at the time of your arrest. When police have probable cause to arrest you for DUI of alcohol or drugs, they must read you the Georgia implied consent notice—a standard warning, often read on body cam video. At this moment, you must choose to either submit to, or refuse, chemical testing.

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Facing a second DUI offense in Georgia is far more severe than a first. Repeat offenders face harsher penalties, longer jail sentences, extended license suspensions, and heavier financial costs. For many people, a 2nd DUI threatens not only their freedom but also their livelihood. It’s common for clients to tell us, “This 2nd DUI ruined my life,” especially when employers take immediate disciplinary action following an arrest.

Atlamta DUI lawyers Larry Kohn, Bubba Head, and Cory Yager have over 95 years of experience representing people arrested for 2nd DUI. Free lawyer consultation and payment plans. (404) 567-5515.
If you hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or work in a profession requiring a clean record, the consequences can be catastrophic. That’s why you need an experienced GA DUI attorney immediately after arrest. A strong defense doesn’t just fight for a lighter sentence. It could be the deciding factor in keeping your career, driver’s license, and reputation intact.

The best DUI defense lawyers know how to identify weak police work, procedural violations, and unreliable chemical testing. Even for serious repeat charges, your Atlanta DUI attorney can often negotiate reduced penalties or alternative resolutions that minimize jail time and license loss.

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