Category Archives: Sex Crimes
An Overview of Sexual Assault and Battery Laws in Georgia
Georgia’s sexual assault laws differ in some ways to the same types of laws enforced in other states. For example, it is a crime for a person who has disciplinary or supervisory authority over another person to have sexual contact with that person. This includes anyone in a student-teacher relationship or those who have legal […]
Numerous Crimes Could Land Individuals on the Georgia Sex Offender Registry
One of the most significant consequences of a sex crime conviction in Georgia is being placed on the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Sexual Offender Registry. This can completely upend your life, leaving you unable to get a job, attend college or rent an apartment. It can be a devastating penalty, and one that you may […]
Enticing a Minor Has a Broad Definition, Comes with Serious Penalties in Georgia
In 2010, the Georgia state legislature passed and the governor signed into law a bill that redefined a variety of sexual offenses. One of those crimes is known as enticing a child for indecent purposes, which comes with some tough penalties for those convicted. Per state law, an individual may be guilty of this offense […]