Criminal Trespass Versus Criminal Damage to Property: A Major Difference for Related Crimes Both Criminal Trespass (O.C.G.A. § 16-7-21) and Criminal Damage to Property are crimes related to damage and intrusion upon property. However, the charges carry major differences, resulting in vastly different punishments. Criminal Trespass Criminal Trespass (O.C.G.A. § 16-7-21) charges can be brought…
A Client Success Story: Beating a Felony “Fleeing and Attempting to Elude” Charge Being charged with DUI, hit and run, and reckless driving is a distressing situation for any driver, but also being charged with fleeing and attempting to elude police officers and strikes or collides with another vehicle (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-395(b)(5)(A)) adds an additional…
A Client Success Story: Medical Care Instead of Battery Charges When a situation becomes violent, it can be scary for everyone involved. However, after the situation passes, there are so many explanations as to why a violent reaction occurred. This is what we uncovered during a recent case. Our 32-year-old client agreed to watch his…
Disproving the 3 Biggest Myths About Shoplifting in Georgia According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, approximately 27 million people shoplift or have shoplifted in the U.S. That breaks down to about 1 out of every 11 Americans, and they estimate that 75% are adults. For many, shoplifting can seem like it’s no big…
Understanding Family Violence Protective Orders in Georgia In Georgia, the term family violence is generally used when a family member or someone living in your household harms you, attempts to harm you, or gives you reasonable reason to believe he or she will harm you in the future (O.C.G.A. § 19-13-1). This may include battery,…
4 Things You Need to Do Immediately After a DUI Arrest A DUI arrest is often a scary and stressful time for the person charged. You likely have many questions and several thoughts racing through your mind. We often find that our clients wonder what to do next, if they will lose their license or…
Fix Then Fight to Respond to Serial ADA suits In 2016, the number of civil lawsuits filed under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) continued to climb, up 28% from the previous year. The vast majority of the increase in claims came not from discrimination in employment, but in non-employment cases, which increased 36% from…
How to Have the “Divorce Talk” With Your Children Sharing the news with your children that you are divorcing is one of the most difficult parent-child conversations you will ever have. Whether or not the decision to divorce is beyond your control, the conversation should be handled with tact, grace, and understanding. This is a…
Mistakes Parents Should Avoid Making During Custody Battles Divorce can be a nasty battle that leaves both parents scarred and without any hope of resolving parenting issues amicably in the future. Having an agreed upon parenting plan in place eliminates the need to go to Court to seek a child custody order. When parents are…
3 Ways an Arson Conviction Can Tarnish Your Record Georgia law defines arson as the willful and malicious burning or charring of property. Because not all courts treat arson cases the same, your first step should be a consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help determine the best way to proceed with…