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...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [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...]
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