By: Larry Kohn, a 28-Year Veteran of Courtrooms Across GA – Named a Super Lawyer 9 Years in a Row Under OCGA 16‑5‑23, a simple battery in Georgia means making physical contact that is insulting, provoking, or causes visible bodily harm. This guide explains Georgia simple battery penalties, what happens on a first offense, and…
Continue reading ›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 and their families. It is…
Continue reading ›In Georgia, the crime of battery occurs when there is actual physical contact with another human being that causes harm to that person. Keep reading to learn the key differences between simple battery, aggravated battery and assault. Simple battery involves minor physical harm or offensive touching. Aggravated battery involves severe physical harm, disfigurement, or the loss…
Continue reading ›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 bodily harm. OGCA simple assault,…
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