Imagine two people, after a few drinks, getting into an argument and deciding to take the matter outside, where a fight breaks out. If either one gets physical, a battery charge can be filed. However, there is an idea of...

Family violence battery is treated far more seriously in Georgia than a standard battery charge. This can result in significant consequences for the defendant. Many defendants charged with family violence battery wonder why...

There is a lot of confusion about attorneys who represent criminal defendants, and one of the biggest sources of confusion is the difference between a defense attorney and a public defender. While both of these attorneys have...

While probation allows a person to be back in the community instead of serving that time in prison, the person on probation does not automatically regain all their freedom simply because they are not in a cell. Often,...

Assault charges can carry significant consequences for those convicted. However, not all instances of assault are the same. Sometimes, there are circumstances where a criminal defendant has little or no choice but to engage...