Violent Crime and Weapon Law in Georgia

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Violent crimes usually causes contested, emotional court battles. Learn how violent crimes are treated in the Georgia penal codes and court systems, how Georgia defines gun and weapon crimes, and how a lawyer can help you with your case.

  • ContentOverview of Assault and Battery Laws in Georgia

    Georgia assault and battery crimes include “simple” offenses along with “aggravated” offenses. These legal distinctions are very important regarding the nature of criminal charges against a defendant and the potential penalties that the defendant is facing.

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  • ContentPersonal Injury Claims - Assault and Battery

    In the event one person injures another in a violent and intentional manner, the victim may likely be entitled to compensation for pain & suffering, medical expenses, and damages suffered as a result of the injury.

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  • ContentNegligent Security: What It Means for Assault Victims

    There’s a good reason you see security guards and cameras when you go shopping, circle parking garages or visit your favorite nightclub. While some businesses might genuinely have the best interests of their customers in mind, they also have far less altruistic motivations to put security measures in place on their premises.

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  • ContentSimple Battery Is a Separate Crime from Battery or Aggravated Battery in Georgia

    When a person is arrested for a battery charge in Georgia, police usually don’t inform the arrestee by a police officer whether he or she is facing felony vs misdemeanor charges. Once bond is posted, and the person is released from jail, he or she often searches the Internet for criminal defense lawyers near me and calls to ask: “Is simple battery a felony or misdemeanor in Georgia?”

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  • ContentGeorgia Battery: What Is Simple Battery?

    Simply stated, the crime of battery is the unlawful and uninvited TOUCHING of another person. When a person is arrested for a battery charge in Georgia, police usually don’t inform the arrestee by a police officer whether he or she is facing felony vs misdemeanor charges. Once bond is posted, and the person is released from jail, he or she often searches the Internet for "criminal defense lawyers near me" and calls to ask: “Is simple battery a felony or misdemeanor in Georgia?”

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