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

Vehicular Manslaughter: Sentencing, Laws and Penalties
Drivers who unintentionally cause collisions that result in the deaths of passengers, occupants of other cars, or pedestrians may find themselves charged with the crime of vehicular manslaughter.
Alabama Public Intoxication Laws
Learn when public intoxication becomes an offense in Alabama.
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.
Hawaii Domestic Violence Laws
Hawaii makes it illegal to abuse a family or household member. In addition to providing criminal penalties for the abuser, Hawaii provides a system where a victim of domestic abuse may obtain a court-issued protective order.
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.
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.