Nonviolent Crimes
Conspiracy
Conspiracy to commit a crime depends on two different parts:
- Agreement between 2+ people to commit a crime
- Some overt act to further the conspiracy along toward a crime
Both of these parts must be included for a conspiracy case to go forward. The
punishment for a conspiracy conviction depends on which type of conspiracy it
is:
- Conspiracy to commit a felony—1 year to ½ of the maximum sentence
of the crime in question
- Conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor—same as the punishment for the
misdemeanor
- Conspiracy to commit a crime with a potential life sentence or death penalty—1
to 10 years
Harassing Phone Calls
A person can be charged with placing harassing phone calls if these phone calls
appear obscene, annoying, or threatening to the other individual. This charge
is usually linked to family violence and stalking. In Georgia, a person who
is convicted of harassing phone calls will be convicted of a misdemeanor.
Obstruction
Obstruction of justice occurs when an individual either attempts to or actually
interferes with an investigation by bribery, influencing judges, theft or records,
picketing, conspiracy, and retaliation against a witness. This charge carries
a felony conviction and up to 5 years in prison.
Resisting Arrest
In Georgia, an officer does not need a warrant to arrest you. A police officer,
highway patrol officer, county sheriffs, and DA officers all hold the power
to place you under arrest. Resisting arrest will land you with either a felony
or a misdemeanor tacked on to any other charges you might have pending against
you.
Stalking
The first form of stalking occurs when an individual follows another individual
or places them under surveillance without their consent. The surveillance must
be done for the purpose of harassing or intimidating the other individual. The
punishment for stalking depends on the number of previous convictions. A person
with no previous stalking convictions will receive a misdemeanor, while a person
with previous stalking convictions will receive anywhere from 1 to 5 years in
prison.
Without a lawyer, you could face serious jail time and outrageous fees. The
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