by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
In order to arrest under a warrant charging a crime, the officer may break open the door of any house where the offender is concealed.OCGA ยง 17-4-3
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
The members of the organized militia or military forces shall in all cases, except treason, felony, or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at drills, parades, meetings, encampments, and the election of officers and going to, during,...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
An actual touching of a person with a hand is not essential to constitute a valid arrest. If the person voluntarily submits to being considered under arrest or yields on condition of being allowed his freedom of locomotion, under the discretion of the officer, the...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
If an indictment is found within the time provided for in Code Section 17-3-1 or 17-3-2, or other applicable statute, and is quashed or a nolle prosequi entered, the limitation shall be extended six months from the time the first indictment is quashed or the nolle...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
In addition to any periods excluded pursuant to Code Section 17-3-2, if the victim is a person who is 65 years of age or older, the applicable period within which a prosecution must be commenced under Code Section 17-3-1 or other applicable statute shall not begin to...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
(a) For crimes committed during the period beginning on July 1, 1992, and ending on June 30, 2012, if the victim of a violation of: (1) Cruelty to children, as defined in Code Section 16-5-70;(2) Rape, as defined in Code Section 16-6-1;(3) Sodomy or aggravated sodomy,...
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