Criminal Defense

What Is the Crime of Feticide in Georgia?

Published on: August 1, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

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.

Atlanta criminal defense lawyer Cory Yager and his law partner Larry Kohn handle feticide by vehicle cases in all metro Atlanta criminal courtrooms. These are very tough cases, with lots of emotion on both sides.
The law applies to “unborn children” at any stage of development in the womb. New laws, such as the six-week abortion ban in 2022, aim to protect the rights of unborn babies. These laws may also bring more focus on actions that could harm a fetus.

Georgia’s feticide law has changed recently, along with laws in other states. This happened after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The state Supreme Court has upheld Georgia’s six-week abortion ban.

Failure to Stop at Stop Sign in Georgia

Published on: July 31, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

Failure to come to a complete stop at a stop sign in Georgia can result in serious legal consequences, including fines, points on your license, and increased insurance rates. Understanding the law and how to handle a stop sign violation can prevent you from getting tickets. A competent criminal attorney in Atlanta can help you fight tickets successfully.

This guide explains the rules for stopping at stop signs in Georgia. It also provides tips for avoiding tickets – and ways to show you followed the law if you get a ticket. Traffic ticket lawyer Larry Kohn is ready to meet with you at a free consultation in his Sandy Springs office, or he can meet you at another of our law firm offices around Atlanta,

Does failure to stop at a stop sign go on your insurance? Yes, failing to stop at a stop sign in Georgia can have significant impacts on a driver’s record and insurance rates. A conviction for this violation adds three points to the driver’s license. This point addition is particularly concerning because getting 15 points within a 24-month period can mean license suspension.

Conspiracy Law in Georgia – What You Must Know

Published on: July 4, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

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 any crime and any one of them does an overt act to effect the object of the conspiracy.

These 2 conditions must be met to be considered conspiracy:

Criminal Damage to Property 1st Degree

Published on: July 4, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

According to Georgia Code § 16-7-22, a person commits criminal damage to property in the first degree when they:

Knowingly and without authority interfere with any property in a manner that endangers human life, or
Knowingly and without authority, by force, violence, or electronic means, interfere with the operation of any critical infrastructure or vital public service, for example the water supply gas power grid.

What Is Burglary in Georgia? Attorney Larry Kohn

Published on: July 2, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

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 planning to commit a crime, such as theft or a felony. This is true even if they don’t actually go through with it. Robbery is taking something from a person using force or threats. Prosecutors typically prosecute both charges as felonies in Georgia.

Carrying a Weapon Without a License in Georgia | What’s Legal Now?

Published on: July 2, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

Do you have to obtain a permit to carry a gun in Georgia? The answer is no. Georgia passed a new weapons carry law on April 12, 2022 that allows people to carry handguns in public without needing a permit. This 2022 ‘constitutional carry’ law changed how a Georgia gun license works, but many gun laws in GA still restrict where and who can carry. And the law only applies to those who currently are lawful weapons carriers.

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Who Can Carry Under Georgia Gun Laws?

A “lawful weapons carrier” is defined as:

Bench Warrant in Georgia | What It Means and How to Clear It

Published on: June 21, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

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 a scheduled court date (failure to appear or FTA). Many people do not realize a warrant has been issued until they get stopped for something minor, like a traffic violation, and suddenly find themselves in handcuffs at the side of the road.

Because a bench warrant signals to the court that you ignored its authority, it can quickly turn a small problem into a serious one if you do not deal with it as soon as you learn about it.

Atlanta criminal attorneys Larry Kohn, Bubba Head, and Cory Yager have over 95 years of experience helping people resolve outstanding bench warrants for failure to appear on the required court date.

Bench Warrant Definition and Why One Is Issued by a Judge

Attempted Murder Threatening Witnesses in Official Proceedings

Published on: June 20, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

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 Georgia law O.C.G.A. §16-10-32(a), any person who attempts to kill another person with the intent to:

What Is Public Affray In Georgia?

Published on: June 12, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

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.

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Public Disturbance: The essential element of affray is that the fight or threat of violence must disturb public tranquility. This means that the actions must cause fear or alarm to ordinary people present at the scene.

In most places, affray means wanting to fight, having at least two people involved, and it happening in a public place. In Georgia, affray is when two or more people fight in a public place and disturb the peace.

What Is 3rd Degree Arson in Georgia?

Published on: June 11, 2024 | Kohn & Yager LLC

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 you have been arrested for third-degree arson in Georgia, hiring a criminal defense lawyer can significantly impact the outcome of your arson case. Here are several ways a competent lawyer can help you:

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