Peter Followill

Attorney · Georgia State University College of Law

Peter Followill is an attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. A life-long resident of the state, he earned his B.A. at Emory University and received his law degree from Georgia State University's College of Law. While a law student, Peter served as an intern and summer fellow at several public interest organizations. He has worked as a judge's staff attorney and as a criminal defense trial lawyer since graduating law school.

Articles By Peter Followill

Illinois Domestic Violence Laws
Learn how Illinois defines domestic battery crimes, when it becomes a felony, and what other penalties a defendant convicted of domestic violence may face.
Harassment and Cyberbullying as Crimes
Harassment crimes include stalking, bullying, hate crimes and more. The penalties for a conviction can be severe.
Maine Domestic Violence Laws
Maine's domestic violence laws cover a wide range of conduct, and violating them can result in a long stretch behind bars in some cases.
Domestic Violence Trials: When the Victim Refuses to Testify
While challenges exist to prosecuting domestic violence cases without victim testimony, prosecutors may have other evidence of the crime that proves the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
North Carolina Domestic Violence Laws
North Carolina law defines domestic violence as one of several violent acts when committed between people sharing a personal relationship.
Arizona Domestic Violence Laws
Arizona domestic violence laws prohibit the commission of certain violent acts and property crimes between current and former spouses, persons who date or have a sexual relationship, and other domestic relationships.
Michigan Domestic Violence Laws
Michigan’s domestic assault law applies to assaults committed against persons who are or were in certain relationships with the defendant. Michigan law also provides a system where domestic violence victims can obtain personal protection orders from a court.
Vehicular Manslaughter: Sentencing, Laws and Penalties
Drivers who unintentionally cause accidents that result in the deaths of passengers, occupants of other cars, or pedestrians may find themselves charged with the crime of vehicular manslaughter.
Arkansas Domestic Violence Laws
Domestic violence laws in Arkansas prohibit people from physically injuring family members and household members. Arkansas also makes it illegal to engage in conduct that creates a substantial danger of death or serious injury to a family or household member. Punishment for domestic violence crimes range from misdemeanor penalties to lengthy felony prison sentences.
New Mexico Domestic Violence Laws
New Mexico law defines several criminal acts that constitute domestic abuse. Additionally, New Mexico law also provides a system where a domestic abuse victim can obtain an order of protection to prevent further acts of domestic abuse. Domestic Abuse Crimes Under New Mexico criminal law, certain violent