August 20, 2025 • Posted In White Collar Crime
In criminal defense cases, self-defense can be a powerful legal argument when someone is accused of using force to protect themselves or another person. Under Georgia law, self-defense means using a reasonable amount of force to prevent immediate harm or stop a threat. Knowing how these laws work and when they apply can help you…
read moreAugust 15, 2025 • Posted In Criminal Defense
Armed robbery is one of the most serious theft-related crimes in Georgia, but it is not the same as robbery or burglary. Robbery involves taking property directly from another person through force, intimidation, or sudden snatching, while armed robbery includes the use of a weapon. Burglary, on the other hand, focuses on entering a building without permission…
read moreJuly 13, 2025 • Posted In White Collar Crime
In Georgia, you can be charged with simple assault if you attempt to harm someone or threaten them. Comparatively, you can be charged with aggravated assault if you use a deadly weapon to attack, maim, or disfigure someone. Getting charged with assault can feel like the end of the world, but legal help is available.…
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