What is Sodomy in Georgia?
Sodomy is defined as the performance of or submission to a sexual act involving the sex organs of one person and the mouth or anus of another. The Georgia Sodomy Law does not apply to the performance of private, unforced, noncommercial acts of sexual intimacy between legally consenting persons. The statute defines “Aggravated Sodomy” as the commission of sodomy with force and against the will of the other person or the commission of sodomy with a person who is less than ten years of age.
A sentence for aggravated sodomy in Georgia can include:
- 25 years to life in prison
- Expensive fines
- Probation for life
- Registration in the state sex offender database
- Limitations on your future employment and residence
If you have recently been accused of sodomy or aggravated sodomy in the Atlanta area, you need the best possible aggravated sodomy defense attorney.
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- An exceptional reputation for successfully defending sex crime cases.
- Extensive knowledge of Georgia’s sex crimes laws and the legal skills to fight sex crimes charges
- Decades of experience defending sodomy cases in both federal and state courts.
Jeff Manciagli is a sodomy defense lawyer who recognizes the severity of a sex crime allegation. He is committed to using aggressive defense tactics to defend your case until the best possible outcome is reached. Your job, reputation, and future may rest on your decision to let Jeff Manciagli represent you in Atlanta.
What defenses might be available in aggravated sodomy cases?
Potential defenses may include:
- Consent (not applicable if the victim is under age 10)
- Mistaken identity
- False accusation
- Mental capacity/insanity
- Constitutional violations during the sodomy investigation