by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | May 19, 2025 | Criminal
What age can I be charged as an adult? In Georgia, the age at which you could be charged as an adult is 17. However, it’s crucial to understand that O.C.G.A 16-3-1 sets the minimum age for criminal prosecution at 13. This is because, under 13, the requisite...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 2, 2023 | Criminal, Divorce, Family Law
Being convicted of a misdemeanor, although not as serious as a felony conviction, will leave a critical mark on your criminal record. This may severely jeopardize your future as your record will be visible on a background check when looking to obtain a job, buy or...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 2, 2023 | Criminal
You may have heard the terms “assault” and “battery” often used in conjunction. Although assault and battery are similar and usually occur together, they are separate offenses with different elements. This article will explain the difference between assault and...
