Atlanta Peeping Tom Defense Attorney
Atlanta Peeping Tom Defense Lawyer
What Are Peeping Tom Offenses?
In Georgia, a “Peeping Tom” is defined as a person who spies on someone in a private place, such as a home or bathroom, for the purpose of sexual gratification. Peeping Tom laws in Georgia make it a crime to spy on someone in a private place without their consent.
This includes activities such as looking through windows or using a hidden camera to record someone in a private place. Peeping Tom laws in Georgia apply to both male and female perpetrators and victims.
Peeping Tom offenses are typically classified as misdemeanors in Georgia and are punishable by imprisonment and fines.
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-61 (2017) – Peeping Tom
Georgia Code O.C.G.A. § 16-11-61 (2017) specifically addresses a peeping tom offense. The following is the actual law § 16-11-61 (2017) as it is written.
- (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to be a “peeping Tom” on or about the premises oaf another or to go about or upon the premises of another for the purpose of becoming a “peeping Tom.”
- (b) As used in this Code section, the term “peeping Tom” means a person who peeps through windows or doors, or other like places, on or about the premises of another for the purpose of spying upon or invading the privacy of the persons spied upon and the doing of any other acts of a similar nature which invade the privacy of such persons.
If you are being investigated for, or facing peeping Tom or voyeur related charges we recommend calling our law office as soon as possible. We understand the urgency of the matterand your need to hire an Atlanta criminal defense lawyer. To get control of your situation CALL 404-351-3000 for a CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT with a defense attorney in Atlanta, GA.
Rape & Child Molestation
State v. JP – Gwinnett County charged him with rape, child molestation and other counts carrying life sentences. Jury deliberated for 5 days with case ending in a mistrial. However, 10 jurors voted for not guilty. Case was resolved to a misdemeanor with time served.
Rape
State v. G.O.- Client charged with Rape in Cobb County. Our office conducted a major investigation including interviewing the alleged victim several times. We discovered a problem with the Spanish-to-English translation of our Client’s confession. On the morning of trial, the prosecution dismissed the Rape charges resulting in our client’s release from jail.
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