Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

By: Atlanta DUI Lawyer Cory Yager, a former Cobb County police officer. His partner, Larry Kohn, is a top-rated Smyrna DUI lawyer and an AVVO attorney with nearly 600 5-star client ratings. All our legal warriors are law book co-authors of more than one nationally published legal book on DUI laws in Georgia Understanding the…

By: Award-winning Criminal Lawyers and Legal Book Co-Authors Cory Yager (a highest rated Martindale Battery Attorney Georgia and ex-police officer) and Larry Kohn, an AVVO Superstar Assault Lawyer Atlanta with nearly 600 5-Star Reviews Navigating the intricacies of these Georgia law domestic violence criminal charges can be overwhelming for victims and their families. It is…

By: Ex-Cop Turned Criminal Attorney Cory Yager and AVVO Superstar Criminal Lawyer Larry Kohn – Law Book Co-Authors With William C. Head Understanding the Georgia Implied Consent Law is important for drivers arrested for DUI. This law on implied consent in GA applies to anyone driving a vehicle in Georgia, even if licensed in other…

Criminal defense lawyers with payment plans let a defendant spread the retainer and the remaining fee over scheduled installments instead of paying the full amount before the firm files an entry of appearance. Most Georgia private firms, including Kohn & Yager LLC, will structure a plan for a qualifying client, though terms depend on the…

What Is a Municipal or Local Ordinance Violation in Georgia? A municipal ordinance violation is a breach of a law passed by a Georgia city or county government. Local governments write these laws, and the state legislature does not. These offenses are quasi-criminal. Georgia law does not classify them as misdemeanors or felonies, but they…

In Georgia, the crime of battery occurs when there is actual physical contact with another human being that causes harm to that person. Keep reading to learn the key differences between simple battery, aggravated battery and assault. Simple battery involves minor physical harm or offensive touching. Aggravated battery involves severe physical harm, disfigurement, or the loss…

The age of consent in Georgia is 16. Sexual intercourse with someone under 16 is a crime, unless the accused is married to that person. The offense is called statutory rape under Georgia's statutory rape statute. Agreement by the younger person carries no legal weight. It is not a defense. The offense is a felony…

Understanding Felony Charges in Atlanta In Georgia, felonies are the most serious type of crime. State law defines a felony as any crime punishable by death, life in prison, or more than twelve months behind bars. A misdemeanor carries at most twelve months in county jail and a one thousand dollar fine. This split matters.…

Facing criminal charges in Atlanta is a life-altering experience. The stakes are high—your freedom, reputation, and future are on the line. Whether you’re accused of a misdemeanor like a first offense DUI or a serious felony sex crime, understanding the workings of the criminal justice system and narrowing your search to the 10 best criminal…

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Georgia, with severe legal, financial, and personal consequences. Whether you’re facing your first DUI charge or have prior offenses, Georgia’s DUI laws and complex legal system are overwhelming. Our attorneys are in court every day of the week, and have been doing so for decades.…