Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

By Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Larry Kohn, With Over 28 Years of Courtroom Experience and Over 600 5-Star AVVO Reviews Georgia criminal law in 2026 recognizes four degrees of forgery, each carrying different penalties: First Degree Forgery: Involves making, altering, or possessing any forged writing (except checks) and uttering or delivering it. Second Degree Forgery:…

By Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyer Larry Kohn – Super Lawyer 9 Years In a Row With Over 28 Years As a Top Atlanta Attorney The Georgia First Offender Act is a sentencing option that allows certain first-time misdemeanor and felony offenders to avoid a permanent mark on their criminal record. Under this act, eligible individuals…

Britney Spears was arrested in Southern California this week on suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence), but her case will be prosecuted under California law, not Georgia law. However, her situation is a useful reminder of how strict DUI laws are here in Georgia and what is at stake if you are charged. What…

By Larry Kohn, Atlanta Sex Crimes Lawyer and Georgia Super Lawyer for Almost 30 Years Just saying the words “child molestation” immediately leads to fear of being wrongly accused of this very serious crime. The social stigma is real which is why our sex crimes lawyers treat every new client’s case with confidentiality and urgency.…

If you’re facing DUI charges in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia, understanding the odds of getting a DUI case dismissed is critical. In Georgia, approximately 28% of DUI cases are reduced to lesser charges like reckless driving, while less than 5% are dismissed entirely in most counties. With Georgia’s conviction rate exceeding 95%–among the highest…

By Atlanta Traffic Ticket Lawyer Larry Kohn With Over 28 Years of Criminal Law Experience Failure to come to a complete stop at a stop sign in Georgia is a serious traffic offense mainly because of the points that get added to your license or driving record. A conviction for this violation adds 3 points…

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…

By: William Head, one of America’s best-known criminal defense attorneys, and a Double Dawg from UGA for undergraduate and law school If you are facing criminal charges after defending yourself in Atlanta or anywhere in the metro Atlanta area, Georgia’s Stand Your Ground law may protect you from prosecution. If you dripped a pin on…

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…

By: Lawrence A. Kohn, Sex Crimes Attorney in Georgia Since 1998 Statutory rape in GA is a highly serious crime. Statutory rape Georgia allegations, however, can be defended on many different legal grounds and defense theories.  In reviewing this highly important topic, many may be unaware that no single set of laws apply in all…