Clay White works as a staff attorney for a Superior Court judge in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. He obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctorate and a Master’s in Business Administration from Georgia State University. Before accepting his current position, he conducted civil and criminal jury trials in state and federal courts and argued appellate issues before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Articles by Clay White
Indecent Exposure: Laws & Penalties
Exposing yourself in public is a crime that carries heavy penalties, including jail time and sex offender registration. Discover what constitutes indecent exposure, common legal defenses, and how to protect your permanent record.
Failure to Identify to a Police Officer: Laws & Penalties
Law enforcement officers routinely ask people for their names and other identifying information. Police may ask for the information as part of a specific criminal investigation.
Public Lewdness Laws and Penalties
Public lewdness refers to indecent or obscene behavior in public. These laws protect society from public conduct considered immoral and inappropriate.
Illegal Dumping: Laws & Penalties
Illegal dumping and improper waste disposal can result in more than monetary fines, it can mean criminal charges.
Resisting Arrest: Laws, Penalties, and Defenses
Resisting arrest occurs when a person interferes with a law enforcement officer’s attempt to perform a lawful arrest. Some states call the crime “obstruction.”