By Atlanta Sex Crimes Lawyer Larry Kohn Who Has Over 600 5-Star AVVO Reviews and 28 Years of Legal Experience Per Georgia Code § 16-6-4, child molestation is defined as an individual performing any unethical or inappropriate act towards, in the vicinity of, or with a minor under 16 years old, with the aim of…
Continue reading ›Burglary in the first degree in Georgia means unlawfully entering or remaining within a dwelling. The person must intend to commit a felony or theft inside. A dwelling includes a house or apartment. Any building, vehicle, railroad car, watercraft, or aircraft used as a home also counts. Under Georgia's first degree burglary statute, a first…
Continue reading ›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 OCGA § 16-11-126, the carrying-a-weapon statute, and the license eligibility rules in OCGA § 16-11-129. Under these amendments,…
Continue reading ›A bench warrant in Georgia is a warrant a judge issues for your arrest. Under Georgia law, a judge may issue a bench warrant in three situations. A grand jury has accused you of a crime. You were charged and failed to appear in court after proper notice. Or the prosecutor filed an accusation supported…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›If you have been charged with affray in Georgia, the State says two or more people fought in a public place and disturbed the public peace. Georgia prosecutes that conduct as public affray under O.C.G.A. § 16-11-32, and it is a misdemeanor. The State must prove both parts of that description: a public setting and…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
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