Criminal Law
Criminal Law deals with areas of law such as assault & battery, burglary, domestic & family violence, drug crimes, felonies, juvenile crimes, misdemeanors, property crimes, robbery, sex crimes, theft crimes, and white collar crimes.
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There is a point system for traffic violations in GA, ranging from possessing an alcoholic beverage while driving [2 points], to passing a school bus [6 points] or exceeding the speed limit by 34 mph or more (6 points). Don’t take a chance on defending yourself. A lawyer can make you aware of your rights and help minimize your points. [
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Aggravated assault and battery are serious allegations, which cover the following acts: physically attacking a person; threatening to cause bodily harm; assaulting with a deadly weapon; and an intent to commit battery. [
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In a situation where someone enters a home without the owner’s authority, WITHOUT committing a theft or felony, the offender is guilty of “criminal trespass,” as a worst-case scenario. [
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If a person has touched you, intending harm or intimidation and restraint to your body, you should report it to the police. [
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By identifying the reasons or underlying causes of your arrest, including drug abuse and addiction, your attorney can help protect your legal rights. [
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Felonies are crimes including battery, arson, burglary, aggravated assault [using a deadly weapon], grand theft, robbery, murder, vandalism on federal property, and rape. [
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Juvenile crimes are defined as illegal or antisocial behavior committed by adolescents/children under the age of 18. Some of these charges are vandalism, gang activity, assault/battery, underage drinking, and theft. [
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A misdemeanor is a less severe criminal act, normally punished less than felonies, but more than infractions, or “regulatory offenses.” Most misdemeanors are punishable with monetary fines. [
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In 2008, the Georgia legislature made penalties for those not driving with a license, or one that is not valid (revoked or suspended). The offender must now serve two days in jail and pay a minimum of a $500.00 fine.
Property crimes are shoplifting, petty or grand larceny, bouncing or forging checks, burglary, embezzlement/employee theft, auto theft, receiving stolen goods, criminal trespass, criminal damage to property, arson, or vandalism. [
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Robbery is trying to forcibly take something valuable, thus putting the victim in fear of his/her life. [
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A defendant charged with a sex crime is someone who has been charged with a sexual offense, including assault, rape, child molestation and/or pornography, and indecent exposure. [
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Theft crimes are the illegal taking of another person’s property without their consent. [
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White collar crimes are the act of taking money or property from others by use of fraud and deception. [
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