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State of Georgia v. Yoshay Carter
Date: 11-11-2025
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Judge: Not Available
Court: Superior Court, Fulton County, Georgia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Atlanta Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Description:
Atlanta, Georgia, criminal defense lawyer will represent the Defendant charge with aggravated assault.
Yoshay Carter, age 51, shot a juvenile male who broke into his car.
Under Georgia Code §16-3-21, individuals are permitted to use force to defend themselves against unlawful force. Additionally, Georgia Code §16-3-23.1—commonly known as the state's "stand your ground" law—states that a person has no duty to retreat before using force if they are in a place where they have a legal right to be and are not engaged in criminal activity.
Yoshay Carter, age 51, shot a juvenile male who broke into his car.
Under Georgia Code §16-3-21, individuals are permitted to use force to defend themselves against unlawful force. Additionally, Georgia Code §16-3-23.1—commonly known as the state's "stand your ground" law—states that a person has no duty to retreat before using force if they are in a place where they have a legal right to be and are not engaged in criminal activity.
Outcome:
A criminal charge in not proof of guilt.
A criminal charge in not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Georgia v. Yoshay Carter?
The outcome was: A criminal charge in not proof of guilt.
Which court heard State of Georgia v. Yoshay Carter?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Fulton County, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Georgia v. Yoshay Carter?
Plaintiff's attorney: Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Atlanta Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Georgia v. Yoshay Carter decided?
This case was decided on November 11, 2025.