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Are you facing bigamy charges in Georgia? As a criminal defense attorney with over 500 AVVO 5-star reviews, affordable criminal defense attorney Atlanta Larry Kohn has extensive experience defending clients against complex legal accusations, including bigamy. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the intricacies of bigamy laws in Georgia and the potential consequences of…

Feticide in GA is when someone intentionally causes the death of an unborn child by harming the mother. This would be considered murder if it resulted in the mother’s death. Feticide can also occur by causing the death of the fetus while committing a felony. This feticide definition is outlined in Georgia Code § 16-5-80.…

O.C.G.A. §16-4-8 is the Georgia statute that defines the criminal offense of conspiracy to commit a crime. The conspiracy itself is a separate crime from the underlying offense. Here are the key points about this law: Definition: A person commits conspiracy in Georgia when they, together with one or more other persons, conspire to commit…

According to Georgia Code § 16-7-22, a person commits criminal damage to property in the first degree when they: Examples of first-degree criminal damage to property include interfering with public communication systems, transportation, sewerage, water supply, gas, power, or other public utilities, and damaging property in a way that puts people’s lives at risk. To…

In Georgia, burglary is characterized as the illegal entry or staying within a building with the intention to carry out a felony or robbery inside. Important points: This theft crime can occur without breaking in – entering through an unlocked door without permission is still illegal. A burglary happens when someone goes into a place…

By Georgia Gun Rights Lawyer Cory Yager – Former Cop and Field Training Officer Do you have to obtain a permit to carry a gun in Georgia? The answer is no. Georgia lawmakers passed a new weapons carry law on April 12, 2022 that allows people to carry handguns in public without needing a permit.…

By Criminal Defense Super Lawyer Larry Kohn – Over 600 AVVO 5-Star Reviews and Almost 30 Years Practicing Law A bench warrant in Georgia is a legal order issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement to arrest and detain a person who has not complied with a court order, or failed to appear for…

Attempting to murder or threaten witnesses in Georgia official proceedings is an extremely serious felony offense. The term “official proceeding” includes any court hearing, trial, grand jury proceeding, or other pending judicial proceedings. Below are the key points about the commission or possible commission of this crime. Attempted Murder in Official Proceedings in Georgia Under…

An affray is when people fight or threaten violence in public, causing fear or disturbance to others. It is a legal term for a public order offense. Georgia Code OCGA § 16-11-32 defines it. Public Disturbance: The essential element of affray is that the fight or threat of violence must disturb public tranquility. This means…

Third-degree arson in Georgia involves knowingly setting fire to personal property valued at $25 or more. 3rd degree arson punishment can include a fine of up to $10,000 and a prison sentence for up to five years. A lawyer can explain the specifics of the charges against you and the potential penalties you face. If…