Family Violence

Family Violence Battery vs Simple Battery in Georgia

Published on: April 7, 2026 | Kohn & Yager LLC

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 define the rest of your life.

At Kohn & Yager, our Atlanta criminal defense lawyers have helped thousands of people in your position protect their freedom, their record, and their family relationships after a domestic‑violence arrest. We can explain, in non-legal terms, what these charges mean and what we can do right now to improve your situation.

Georgia Domestic Violence & Family Violence 2026

Published on: February 26, 2026 | Kohn & Yager LLC

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 the same household.

It does not usually apply to casual roommates or distant relatives with no household connection. The same basic criminal statutes (like battery or assault) apply, but “family violence” is a label that triggers additional consequences and court procedures.

What Is Cruelty To Children In GA? Definition, Defenses, Penalties

Published on: February 13, 2026 | Kohn & Yager LLC

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 can spiral down without an experienced domestic violence lawyer GA on your side.

Georgia domestic violence lawyer Larry Kohn knows how damaging a cruelty to children conviction is, so he goes to work right away looking for errors made by the arresting officer.
Criminal defense attorney Larry Kohn has represented thousands of clients since 1998, and has over 600 5-star reviews.

Mr. Kohn is just amazing. He is truthful and realistic when explaining potential outcomes of your case and doesn’t force you to hire him or anything. When I met him, he went through everything about the case and ways to fight it off first before even telling me about his services. He got my case dismissed and kept me out of a lot of potential problems with school applications and future job opportunities. I highly recommend him to anyone.