When we read about homicide trials in the newspaper, we often will read sentences like this one:
Homicide charges are serious, no matter what their official name
Man arrested 21 years after Georgia woman's killing
A man has been arrested 21 years after a Georgia woman was found dead in her bedroom. He has been charged with a number of crimes, including murder. Police said a relative's DNA led them to the suspect.
Georgia Supreme Court overturns murder conviction
The Georgia Supreme Court has thrown out a man's murder conviction in Fulton County, faulting law enforcers for violating his right to remain silent.
Georgia man charged with death of business partner
A Georgia man has been arrested on charges that include malice murder and racketeering in the death of his former business partner.
Man faces 4 years in prison after assault
If you participate in a violent crime, there is always going to be a risk that you'll be arrested and put in jail. Not all cases are the same, and there are ways to defend yourself. However, the way you present yourself to the police, the judge and others will make a difference to your case.
Understanding aggravated assault charges in Georgia
Aggravated assault is a very serious crime, and therefore, in the state of Georgia, it is treated accordingly. It is severely punished when a person has been successfully charged with the crime.
Reviewing violent crimes in Canton
Violent crimes are a part of society. These crimes will never go away, even with the strong presence of law enforcement in the Canton, Georgia, area. There are various types of violent crimes that people can be charged with, which is why we will take a look at those crimes in today's post. Not all violent crimes actually have to involve violence either, just the threat of it.
Voluntary manslaughter in Georgia
Homicide is the act of taking another person's life. This is a general term that does not factor in the specifics of the situation. Homicide charges are very complex, because there can be many intentions, circumstances and reasons for why another person dies at the hands of another.
The consequences of aggravated assault
Aggravated assault is generally defined as a type of assault that is much more serious in nature than simple assault. Many people believe that the definition of aggravated assault is an assault that involves a weapon. While an act such as this can be defined as aggravated assault, other acts such as an assault that takes place in the personal space of the victim can also qualify.
3 Cherokee county armed robbery suspects are indicted
Three individuals, one female and two males, were indicted on three counts each for entering an auto, one count for aggravated assault and another six charges each for armed robbery during the second week of February.
