Category : Atlanta criminal law
What To Do When You’re Under Arrest
Law enforcement agents are expected to follow a process of procedures when making an arrest. Not only is an officer required to notify you that you are under arrest, but they must also read to you your ‘Miranda Rights.’ (A set of warnings established to protect your Fifth Amendment rights...
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Arrested during a Traffic Stop? What are Your Rights and What Should You Do?
When an Atlanta Area police officer advises you that you are under arrest, you should immediately comply with his/her orders. Failure to comply, including any perceived physical actions, to stop the officer from arresting you, is considered “resisting arrest.” Have you been arrested during a traffic stop in Marietta? Comply...
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Entrapment Defense in Georgia
In Georgia, there is a multitude of legal avenues that can find a person not guilty of a crime they committed. One of the most misunderstood avenues is entrapment. Attorney Julie M. Essa and Attorney Noor E. Kennedy offer over a decade of criminal defense. If you find you’ve been...
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Criminal Charges and a Civil Personal Injury Case
Most people aren’t aware that committing assault against someone else can include Criminal Charges AND a Civil Personal Injury Lawsuit. Successful criminal prosecution of an assault charge and a successful personal injury claim have very similar processes. There are, of course, KEY differences needed for a victorious case. It is...
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The Law Offices Of Julie M. Essa Handles Domestic Violence Cases
Domestic violence is a complex area of law in any state. It involves family and criminal courts, although the two are separate fields of law. Domestic violence is when Family Law and Criminal Law overlap, leading to conflicting orders and complex litigation. A victim of domestic violence may not know...
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Types of Cases Heard in Family Court
How Does Family Law intertwine with Criminal Law? Attorney Julie M. Essa practices in the Atlanta area and has represented many Family Law Clients over the past decade. Sometimes Family Law Cases cross over to Criminal Law but are still heard in Family Court. Criminal cases involve enforcing public codes...
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If you have been arrested for a drug crime in Marietta, don’t wait to hire an Attorney.
After an arrest for a potential drug crime, it is imperative that you work with an attorney that is not afraid to aggressively represent your case and defend your rights and freedoms. Drug crimes are very serious, and arrests can lead to hefty penalties, including prison time and steep fines....
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