By: Award-winning Criminal Lawyers and Legal Book Co-Authors Cory Yager (a highest rated Martindale Battery Attorney Georgia and ex-police officer) and Larry Kohn, an AVVO Superstar Assault Lawyer Atlanta with nearly 600 5-Star Reviews Navigating the intricacies of these Georgia law domestic violence criminal charges can be overwhelming for victims…
In Georgia the crime of battery occurs when there is actual physical contact with another human being that causes harm to that person. If another person hits you, this constitutes battery under Georgia law. The crime involves intentionally causing substantial physical injuries or visible bodily harm to another person. The…
This article discusses a crime known (alternatively) as domestic violence (DV) or family violence (FV) in Georgia. All crimes in the Peach State are codified in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated or OCGA for short. OCGA Assault and Simple Assault: Assault is placing someone in fear of apprehension or…