Articles Posted in Criminal Defense

Arson in the second degree in Georgia is a serious felony offense. According to Georgia Code § 16-7-61, a person commits this crime when they knowingly use fire or explosives to damage any building, vehicle, railroad car, watercraft, aircraft, or other structure that is not a dwelling, without the owner’s consent or in which another…

In Georgia, first-degree arson is a serious crime. It occurs when someone intentionally sets fire to property or uses explosives to damage it. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 16-7-60 outlines the legal framework for first-degree arson. Definition and Elements An individual is guilty of first-degree arson if they intentionally inflict or result…

Georgia criminal law defines aggravated sexual battery under Georgia Code § 16-6-22.2. This offense occurs when someone penetrates another person’s sexual organ or anus with a foreign object with or without the consent of that person. The term “foreign object” refers to any article or instrument other than the sexual organ of a person. For…

By: Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Cory Yager, Atlanta DUI Lawyer and Former Cop Being charged with a crime, for many, is an out-of-body experience. Others talk about thinking they are about to awaken from a nightmare. Many who feel the handcuffs being cinched closed around their wrists envision themselves being sentenced to years in prison.…

Many states have criminal laws that punish parents and caregivers with fines and even jail time if they leave a child unattended in a car. But while those same individuals can be charged with child cruelty in Georgia, this state does not have any laws specifically pertaining to children left in hot cars. However, in…

If you are in search of a criminal defense attorney Atlanta due to facing criminal charges in the State of Georgia, it is crucial to hire an Atlanta criminal lawyer with “clout.” When used in this context, “clout” means having built a reputation of influence or power for a given task. For our firm of…

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,…

Quick Answer: How Do You Find the Best Criminal Lawyer in Atlanta, GA? Many Atlanta law firms claim to be the “best,” but only a few can back that up with objective, third‑party credentials. At Kohn & Yager, our three‑lawyer team combines decades of criminal trial experience, over 30 cumulative Super Lawyers recognitions, national legal…

By: Cory Yager, Partner in Criminal Defense Law Firm Based in Metro Atlanta June 10, 2021 closes out the 45th year in law practice for criminal defense lawyer William “Bubba” Head. The Columbus GA native has authored or co-authored over a dozen law books, and still co-authors the leading treatise on Georgia DUI laws, The…