Peter K. Odom Criminal Law Blog

Nancy Grace on CNN asks Whether Michael Jackson Investigation Could Result in Homicide Charges

Monday, July 13, 2009 by Peter K. Odom

As an Atlanta sex crime attorney, I make weekly appearances on the Nancy Grace show, answering criminal law questions when Grace says "Let's unleash the lawyers." During these shows, I am one of the lawyers who try to help sort out complex legal issues on some of the top cases in the news. Recently, Nancy Grace asked my opinion of possible homicide inves... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

Atlanta authorities see domestic violence and domestic abuse as unique legal area

Thursday, May 14, 2009 by Peter K. Odom

Domestic violence crimes are crimes that are classified are under the broad umbrella of domestic violence now in many states including Georgia. They have special penalties under federal law, such as that domestic violence convictions can result in permanent prohibition for owning a weapon. Charges of domestic violence in Atlanta, for example, differ from those of regular assault or battery.... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law
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