Category Archives: Burglary
Burglary vs. Robbery: How Georgia Treats Property Crimes Differently
At The Spizman Firm, we often speak with clients who are confused about the difference between burglary and robbery. While both are serious property crimes, Georgia law treats them very differently. Understanding the distinctions can help anyone facing charges to know what they are up against and how the legal system may respond. Defining… Read More »
How Burglary and Robbery Are Different in Georgia
Burglary and robbery are often terms that are used to describe the same event. People tend to interchange the two terms, believing that they are the same thing. The fact of the matter is that burglary and robbery are very different things in Georgia and elsewhere. To help make it more clear, here is… Read More »
How We Would Represent Paper Boi from “Atlanta”
One of this season’s hottest new shows is FX’s Atlanta. If you are unfamiliar with the show, the premise is this: Alfred Miles, a.k.a. Paper Boi, is a small-time rapper from Atlanta, trying to make it big in the music business. His cousin, Earn, is trying to represent him so they both can get… Read More »
What is Georgia’s “Castle Doctrine”?
You are sleeping in your bed in the middle of the night. All of a sudden, you hear a noise. Your heart begins to race, your hair stands on end. There is someone in your house. Do you have the right to protect yourself? If you live in Georgia, the answer is “yes.” The… Read More »