What Is a Motion to Vacate or Modify an Order of Protection? A motion to vacate or modify an order of protection is a formal written request to a Georgia court. The request asks the court to either cancel a protective order entirely or change its specific terms. If you were just served and the…
Continue reading ›By 30-Year Veteran Criminal Lawyer Atlanta Larry Kohn Who Has Over 600 5-star AVVO Reviews and a Super Lawyers Rating If you or someone you love has been arrested for family violence battery or simple battery in Georgia, you are not alone—and you are not beyond help. A single argument, a misunderstanding, or a false accusation should not…
Continue reading ›What Is “Family Violence” Under Georgia Law? Georgia law uses the term “family violence” to describe certain crimes that occur between people with specific relationships, not just married couples. It can apply to spouses, former spouses, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, people who share a child, and people who live or formerly lived in…
Continue reading ›Georgia’s cruelty to children laws cover far more than obvious physical abuse and can lead to harsh felony or misdemeanor consequences even when no one is seriously hurt. If you are under investigation or already charged with GA cruelty to children, you need to understand the different degrees of this offense and how fast things…
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