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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Beating the Rap in a Burglary Case
When most people hear about burglary, visions of the Hamburglar creep into their heads. These visions are inaccurate on several important levels.First and foremost, the punishment for a Section 61-7-1 violation is much stiffer than writing … [Read more...]
Possessing a Weapon During a Felony
Going From Bad to Worse:Cobb County has some of the most aggressive prosecutors in Georgia. If there is any way to enhance charges at the intake phase, when prosecutors use the facts in the police report to bring formal charges against … [Read more...]
How Do Bail Bonds Work?
Bail bonds are the primary pretrial jail release devices in Cobb County. Essentially, buying a bail bond is like buying an insurance policy.If Ted does not have fire insurance and his house burns down, he must pay to rebuild it. However, if Ted … [Read more...]
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