The Crime of Voluntary Manslaughter in Georgia
Dec 26, 2008
Statute When he causes the death of another human being under circumstances which would otherwise be murder and if he acts solely as the result of a sudden, violent, and irresistible passion resultin...
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The Crime of Felony Murder in Georgia
Dec 26, 2008
Statute When, in the commission of a felony, he causes the death of another human being irrespective of malice. O.C.G.A. 16-5-1(c). Caselaw Part I Although felony murder does not require malice or in...
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The Crime of Murder in Georgia
Dec 26, 2008
Statute When he unlawfully and with malice aforethought, either express or implied, causes the death of another human being. O.C.G.A. 16-5-1(a). Malice Malice means the intent to take a life without ...
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Understanding Party to a Crime in Georgia
Dec 26, 2008
Statute Every person concerned in the commission of a crime is a party thereto. O.C.G.A. 16-2-20. Any party who did not directly commit the crime may be convicted of the crime upon proof that the cri...
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The Crime of Conspiracy in Georgia
Dec 26, 2008
Statute Together with 1 or more persons conspires to commit any crime and any 1 or more of such persons does any overt act to effect the object of the conspiracy. O.C.G.A. 16-4-8. May be convicted of...
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The Crime of Solicitation in Georgia
Dec 26, 2008
Statute With the intent that another person engage in conduct constituting a felony, he solicits, requests, commands, importunes, or otherwise attempts to cause the other person to engage in such con...
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The Crime of Attempt in Georgia
Dec 26, 2008
Statute With intent to commit a specific crime, performs any act which constitutes a substantial step toward the commission of that crime. O.C.G.A. 16-4-1. May be convicted of attempt even if the cri...
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How to Find Out the Law in Georgia
Dec 26, 2008
Go to the Statute Website In Georgia, the law is available for free. The following link will take you to the Official Code of Georgia: http://www.lexis-nexis.com/hottopics/gacode/default.asp. After...
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How to Keep a Felony Off Your Record
Dec 20, 2008
Having a felony conviction can keep you from voting (for a period of time), sitting on a jury, or ever owning a firearm. Most importantly, it can keep you from getting a job. But there is hope for 1s...
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