What You Should Know About Illegal Weapon Possession in Georgia
James Madison, one of the Constitution’s primary authors, once noted that the kingdoms of Europe were “afraid to trust the people with arms” and the new United States should be different. Madison and his cohorts apparently thought the Constitution as originally drafted adequately upheld the right to own guns. But some people wanted more assurance. […]
Amendments to Certain Georgia Juvenile Delinquency Petitions
In Georgia’s Troup County Juvenile Court, the attorney prosecuting a 15-year-old defendant amended the teenager’s petition orally, claiming that one of the charges should be listed as a felony. The trial court allowed the lawyer to make this adjustment after the hearing had begun, affording no notice to the defendant or the defendant’s parents or […]
Felons Who Possess Firearms in Georgia
Convicted felons lose many of their rights, in Georgia and most other states. They cannot vote, pursue certain careers, or, for purposes of this blog, possess firearms. Outside criminal court, felony possession is relatively easy to prove. But a Section 16-11-131 infraction is different. That’s especially true in mobile FIP (Felon in Possession) cases. If […]
California Governor Blocks Sirhan Sirhan’s Parole
Largely due to some new California laws in this area, a committee had authorized the release of the convicted Robert F. Kennedy assassination. But according to California Governor Gavin Newsome, fifty-three years of incarceration was not a sufficient punishment for the 77-year-old Sirhan. In his most recent parole hearing, the sixteenth since his imprisonment, commissioners […]
How to Get Off the Sex Offender List in Georgia
Throughout history, societies have labeled people partially based on what they did, but mostly because of who they are. Sex offender registries are a good example. The first federal sex offender registry appeared in the 1990s. Most states, including Georgia, quickly followed. However, like other labeling initiatives, sex offender registries have come under fire recently. […]
Divorce Month 2022
The divorce filing rate usually drops sharply in the fourth quarter of the year. Before the winter holidays, many feuding couples agree to bury the hatchet so they can make it through Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then, almost on December 26, the Christmas season stops, and the Valentine’s Day season begins. As this marketing campaign intensifies, […]
A Guide to Prenuptial Agreements in Georgia
Many states have adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. The UPAA streamlines the many laws and regulations in this area, so it easier to make and break a prenuptial agreement act. Unfortunately, Georgia is not one of these jurisdictions. The Peachtree State still has a web of laws which touch on this subject. As a […]
NYE Car Crashes Claim Multiple Victims
Excessive speed, alcohol, and operator distraction were the primary factors in New Years Eve 2022 car crashes that killed fifteen people in the Peachtree State. Shortly after the 78-hour New Years holiday began, a motorist struck and killed a bicyclist in Smyrna. Officials said that slick roads may have contributed to that crash. Roughly seventy-two […]
Common Defenses in Sex Crimes Cases
Most of Georgia’s sex crimes are listed in Section 16-6 of the Georgia Code. Some of these crimes are relatively minor misdemeanors. Others are among the most severe felonies in the state. Yet despite the varying degrees of severity, in many respects, all sex crimes are alike to many judges, jurors, employers, and other people. […]
Complete Guide to Divorce Over 60 in Cobb County
For many years, divorce was illegal in Ireland. So, if their marriages disintegrated, the spouses faced some tough choices. Some people briefly established residency in another country where divorce was legal. Others obtained an informal “Irish divorce.” They remained legally married but lived separate lives. For many years, among people in Georgia over 60, an […]
