Georgia law recognizes four degrees of forgery, each carrying different penalties: First Degree Forgery: Involves making, altering, or possessing any forged writing (except checks) and uttering or delivering it. Second Degree Forgery: Similar to first degree, but without uttering or delivering the forged document. Third Degree Forgery: Involves forged checks…
Many people contact our law office to ask, “What is illegal gambling in Georgia?” Most gambling is illegal in Georgia, with only a few exceptions allowed. The only forms of gambling allowed in Georgia are the Georgia State Lottery, charitable raffles, and bingo games. The minimum gambling age in Georgia…
The metro Atlanta area offers many waterways where Georgians and residents of other states can enjoy boating, skiing, fishing, and just riding around Lake Lanier on a clear day. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR) oversees all boating activities. They enforce laws to keep everyone safe. Sometimes those…
If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Georgia, you are likely feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about your immediate future. Larry Kohn, an Atlanta DUI lawyer with many positive client reviews, understands the overbearing worry and fear of facing a 1st offense DUI in Georgia. Larry’s clients want to know, “What…
Are you facing bigamy charges in Georgia? As a criminal defense attorney with over 500 AVVO 5-star reviews, Larry Kohn has extensive experience defending clients against complex legal accusations, including bigamy. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the intricacies of bigamy laws in Georgia and the potential consequences of…
Feticide in GA is when someone intentionally causes the death of an unborn child by harming the mother. This would be considered murder if it resulted in the mother’s death. Feticide can also occur by causing the death of the fetus while committing a felony. This feticide definition is outlined…
Failure to come to a complete stop at a stop sign in Georgia can result in serious legal consequences, including fines, points on your license, and increased insurance rates. Understanding the law and how to handle a stop sign violation can prevent you from getting tickets. It can also help…
Not following traffic signs is a common problem in Georgia. It can lead to fines, points on your license, and higher insurance rates. This offense covers disobeying traffic lights, stop signs, and other official road signs or signals. If you receive a traffic ticket, hiring a lawyer such as…
Failure to maintain lane GA means not keeping your vehicle entirely within a single lane or changing lanes without first ensuring it’s safe to do so. This traffic offense is defined under OCGA 40-6-48 (OCGA Failure to Maintain Lane). A common reason GA police pull you over for this traffic…
DUI less safe in Georgia means being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive, even if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is below 0.08%. For drivers under 21 years of age the BAC limit…