Have you received multiple charges for the same conduct?

It is not uncommon for an accused to have committed one single specific act, but be surprised to be indicted for multiple charges. This is a common occurrance. 

OCGA Section 16-1-7 defines multiple prosecutions for same conduct

(a) When the same conduct of an accused may establish the commission of more than one crime, the accused may be prosecuted for each crime. He may not, however, be convicted of more than one crime if:

(1) One crime is included in the other; or

(2) The crimes differ only in that one is defined to prohibit a designated kind of conduct generally and the other to prohibit a specific instance of such conduct.

(b) If the several crimes arising from the same conduct are known to the proper prosecuting officer at the time of commencing the prosecution and are within the jurisdiction of a single court, they must be prosecuted in a single prosecution except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section.

(c) When two or more crimes are charged as required by subsection (b) of this Code section, the court in the interest of justice may order that one or more of such charges be tried separately.

The State will often overcharge or mischarge for a single ( alleged) criminal act.  It is a challenge to decipher these charges even for a seasoned attorney. It could be a mistake to go it alone with multiple charges.

If you have been charged with multiple crimes in Marietta GA or the Metro Atlanta area, you should contact  a skilled attorney to represent you and protect your interests. The Law Offices of  Kenneth R. Croy and Associates has  35 years of  experience both prosecuting and defending the rights of the accused in Georgia.  If you need an experienced Cobb County criminal law attorney call 770-422-0574. All initial phone consultations are free.