Resolving a Misdemeanor in Cobb County
Assaults, thefts, possession offenses, mostly marijuana possession, and DUIs dominate the tens of thousands of misdemeanor arrests that occur in Georgia every year. All these infractions have significant direct and collateral consequences. Probation in a misdemeanor, even for a first-time offense, could be half a year or more. During that time, defendants are under the […]
A Complete Guide to Reckless Conduct in Cobb County
Typically, reckless conduct is a provocation offense. A defendant antagonizes a police officer so much that she or he arrests the defendant for a Section 16-5-60 violation. Or a defendant antagonizes a business owner or other private citizen so much that the same thing happens. Normally, these arrests are only temporary. Most people calm down […]
