Here at Kilgore & Rodriguez, we get this question a lot. It's a common misconception that for a domestic violence arrest to occur in Georgia, there must be visible physical injuries or "evidence" like bruises or broken objects. The reality is, you absolutely can...
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What counts as domestic violence under Georgia law?
When you're dealing with accusations of domestic violence in Georgia, it's crucial to understand exactly what the law defines as such. Here in Georgia, what many people call "domestic violence" is legally referred to as "family violence" under the Georgia Family...
Can You Really Fight a DUI Charge in Georgia?
Here's a look at how we approach fighting DUI charges in Georgia: Challenging the Initial Stop and Probable Cause: Was the stop legal? Law enforcement must have a valid, articulable reason (reasonable suspicion) to pull you over. If the officer had insufficient...
Navigating Georgia DUI Penalties: The Importance of Legal Representation
How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help Navigating the complexities of Georgia’s DUI laws and the administrative license suspension process is incredibly challenging. As experienced criminal defense attorneys, we can: File your 30-day appeal: This is critical to...
Understanding the Penalties for a First-Time DUI Offense in Georgia
Dealing with a first-time DUI charge in Georgia is a serious matter, and while it’s classified as a misdemeanor, the penalties are significant and can have a lasting impact on your life. As criminal defense attorneys in Georgia, we regularly see the devastating...
What is the age of consent in Georgia?
The age of consent in Georgia is 16 years old. This means that any consensual sex between two persons 16 years old or older is legal in Georgia. By contrast, however, any sexual contact with a child under the age of 16, regardless of consent, is a crime prohibited by...
What is the minimum sentence for growing marijuana in Georgia?
Generally and depending on the amount of marijuana involved, someone convicted of growing marijuana in Georgia can receive a prison sentence of one to ten years. However, the Georgia trafficking in marijuana statute prohibits any person who sells, manufactures, grows,...
Double jeopardy clause bars Georgia from retrying man acquitted by reason of insanity
What happens when a state supreme court seemingly throws out the most basic rule of Supreme Court precedent in criminal law? You'd expect a swift and unanimous smackdown, right? Well, that's precisely what we got this week in the case of McElrath v. Georgia, with...
Imprisoned four years, Marietta man acquitted of rape charge
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