Civil-Criminal Matters in Georgia, Part I
The different burdens of proof in civil and criminal court (more likely than not vs. beyond a reasonable doubt) are the most obvious difference between civil and criminal court. These forums also serve different purposes. Civil courts compensate victims and criminal courts punish offenders. Sometimes, matters overlap in criminal and civil court. The 1990s O.J. […]
Five Things You Might Not Know About Domestic Battery in Georgia
Most likely, you know at least one domestic battery victim. About one in seven women have sustained a physical injury at the hands of a romantic partner. These statistics are largely self-reported, so they may be a bit inflated. Even taking that into consideration, domestic battery is a serious problem. A domestic battery arrest usually […]
Defending the Three Levels of Assault Cases in Cobb County
Even more than ten years later, the 2009 Chris Brown/Rhianna assault may be one of the most infamous ones in recent memory. Predictably, the two participants had different stories. According to Brown, when Rihanna discovered his infidelity, she threw a phone at him, kicked him, and grabbed him. In retaliation, he hit her “with a […]
Defending Assault Cases in Marietta GA
Beginning in the early 1990s, the aggravated assault arrest rate began dropping nationwide. Then, the arrest rate leveled off in the early 2010s. Coronavirus lockdowns in 2020 accelerated a trend of rising assault arrest rates in Marietta, GA. Lots of people felt lots of pressure in 2020, and normal outlets, like the corner bar, were […]
Summer 2023 Air Travel No-Nos
The mask mandate is a distant memory and travel bargains are still available. So, if you haven’t flown for a while, the summer of 2023 might be the time to change that. Almost all of the three million Americans who take to the skies every day arrive at their destinations without any incident, aside from […]
Does Hot Weather Increase the Crime Rate?
Yes, hot weather increases the crime rate, according to the heat hypothesis. That’s especially true in early summer, like before National Be a Dork Day, which is July 15. In mid and late summer, the hot weather-assault trend diminishes. It’s simply too hot to get in a fight with anyone. The heat hypothesis especially affects […]
What Are the Levels of Assault in Georgia?
It’s very difficult for prosecutors to convict defendants in violent crime cases. #MeToo is a good example. This movement, which began in 2017, has lead to fewer than ten convictions worldwide. A few other cases settled out of court. Hundreds of men have lost their jobs over sexual abuse allegations, but in most cases, the […]
