Traffic Violation And Assault

Summary

Running a red light is a traffic violation in Georgia, potentially leading to reckless driving charges. Shooting at someone, however, is a serious felony, potentially resulting in aggravated assault or attempted murder charges. Legal consequences can be severe, and consulting a local attorney for personalized advice is recommended.

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*) Individual A is driving and is struck by individual B who ran a red light, individual A gets out of the car and shoots at individual B. Individual B then flees. What crimes are each guilty of, if any?
In Georgia:
- Individual B may be guilty of running a red light and potentially reckless driving, both of which are traffic violations.
- Individual A could be guilty of aggravated assault or attempted murder for shooting at Individual B, which are serious felonies.
Was anyone injured in the shooting?