Obtaining Relief
The remedy is an application for writ of habeas corpus
With as much talk as there has been over the last few years about immigration, you would think most criminal defense lawyers are sensitive to the potential consequences of a conviction for defendants who are not United States citizens. Unfortunately, I continue to see lawyers who believe certain dispositions will protect a client against removal proceedings. Generally, this occurs where the client is placed on deferred adjudication, or placed in some type of pre-trial diversion program. They mistakenly believe that if there is no conviction, there are no immigration consequences.
Pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH) kills dozens of children every year in the United States. These tragic deaths are all preventable. Regardless of how quick you think the errand will be, do not leave your children alone in the car. A child should not die because someone misjudged how long the line would be in a store.
Under Georgia law, your child must wear a seat belt at all times when traveling in a motor vehicle, if he is between the ages of 8 and 18 years and is 4 feet 9 inches tall or more. A child younger than 8 or under 4 feet 9 inches tall must ride in the child car seat or booster seat that is appropriate for her size and age.
How Georgia Law Defines a Hit and Run Accident
The Second Amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms, but there are Georgia laws that govern how and where those firearms can be used. These laws can be quite complicated, and charges relating to firearm offenses can carry stiff fines and penalties for those convicted of a gun-related crime. Depending on the circumstances of your case, these penalties can include years in prison, enhanced sentences on related charges and mandatory minimum sentences.There are a wide range of laws on both the state and federal levels that govern the possession and use of firearms. There are many potential complications and legal intricacies surrounding Georgia firearms offenses. An attorney who understands the inner workings of the Georgia criminal justice system and the legal possession, use and ownership of a firearm are your best and most reliable line of defense against such charges. We are committed to protecting the legal rights and interests of each and every one of our clients. We firmly maintain that they’re innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law.
From carrying a weapon in an unauthorized location to unlawful possession of a firearm or weapon or firearm possession by a felon, there are a wide range of gun-related offenses in the state of Georgia that a person could be charged with under a variety of circumstances. Because there are so many potential charges you could face regarding the use and possession of a firearm, it’s not always easy to understand the deeper implications of conviction.
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Vehicular manslaughter (also known as vehicular homicide) can be either a misdemeanor or felony charge depending on the circumstances of the accident, but either charge could result in jail time or prison, fines, parole, probation and driver’s license loss. The death of an individual in a traffic accident is tragic, but your actions and rights deserve defense. And, you need aggressive defense in the face of a serious criminal charge.
In Georgia, theft by extortion is when you obtain money or property by threatening another person, their property, or loved ones. You can also be charged with extortion if you acquire money or property through intimidation or falsely claiming to be someone whom you’re not. If you’ve been charged with extortion, you could be facing up to 10 years in prison.