Articles Posted in Criminal Defense

Under Georgia law, incitement to riot is a serious criminal offense. A person commits this crime when they intend to riot and urge, counsel, or advise others to riot. The conduct must occur at a time, place, and under circumstances that produce a clear and present danger of a riot. Georgia classifies inciting a riot…

By: William Head, Cory Yager, and Larry Kohn, Legal Book Co-Authors On Over a Dozen Law Books Facing criminal charges in the Forsyth County Courthouse can significantly impact your life and career. Most people lack personal connections to local criminal defense attorneys and feel uncertain about finding one online, making the process risky. Unlike personal injury or real estate…

If you are fighting criminal charges, it is vital to comprehend the intricacies of the many criminal defense procedures and tactics. Within Georgia’s legal framework, offenses are differentiated into felonies and misdemeanors, and each statutory enactment will provide the range of the potential penalties if convicted. The commencement of this process is marked by charging…

The metro Atlanta area offers many waterways where Georgians and residents of other states can enjoy boating, skiing, fishing, and just riding around Lake Lanier on a clear day. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR) oversees all boating activities. They enforce laws to keep everyone safe. Sometimes those regulations are broken and arrests…

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 Meaning Feticide means the act of causing the death of a fetus. In U.S. criminal law, feticide statutes make it a crime to kill an unborn child by injuring the pregnant mother, and most states – including Georgia – treat the offense as a form of homicide. Under Georgia law, the offense of feticide…

A criminal conspiracy charge is a separate criminal offense. The charge arises when two or more people agree to commit a crime. At least one of them must take an overt act toward carrying it out. The agreement plus that act is the crime. Under Georgia's criminal conspiracy statute, prosecutors can charge it even if…

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…

What Is Burglary 1st Degree in Georgia? Burglary in the first degree in Georgia is unlawful entry into a dwelling with intent to commit a felony or theft inside. A first conviction carries one to 20 years in prison. First degree burglary does not require forced entry, a completed theft, or anyone being home. The…

By Georgia Gun Rights Lawyer Cory Yager – Former Cop and Field Training Officer No, Georgia does not require a license to carry a handgun in public. Senate Bill 319 became effective April 12, 2022. It amended the carrying-a-weapon statute and the license eligibility rules. Under these amendments, any “lawful weapons carrier” may carry openly…