A lot of criminal cases result in plea deals. This is understandable. After all, in many instances the evidence stacked against an accused individual may seem insurmountable. But just because the prosecution has a lot of evidence against you doesn’t mean that you...
Criminal defense
Local arrested for armed robbery and murder
Easter weekend is a time of family togetherness and religious services for those of multiple faiths. Even for non-religious families, it is still normally a weekend of family togetherness. After all this time of year is all about family togetherness and spending time...
What are the different types of probation?
When a judge gives you probation in Georgia, he or she will assign a supervisor to watch you during this time period. The level of supervision depends on the type of crime that you committed and how likely you are to re-offend. If your supervisor believes that you've...
The right approach to handling an alleged probation violation
There are thousands of people under probation supervision in Georgia. From first-time offenders to those who have been released from prison, probation supervision is considered by the courts to be a good way to “keep tabs” on people who have been convicted of a crime....
Probation violation basics
Probation violations can occur when the individual is on probation is accused of violating the terms of their probation. Because a probation violation can be serious, any individual accused of violating the terms of their probation should be familiar with how...
Even a speeding ticket can kill a driving career
Many Georgia residents who get pulled over for speeding or some other seemingly minor traffic violation may think that the easiest thing to is pay the fine and move on with life. This is particularly true if the person’s driving record is relatively clean. However,...
Local rapper arrested after allegedly speeding
There is no question that driving can be more than transportation. After all, we buy cars with larger engines and sports cars because the thrill of going fast can be exciting. And, it is no surprise then that sometimes, our inherent thrill seeking can be noticed by...
Smart Justice plan seeks to end mass incarceration crisis
The United States has 2.2 million people living behind prison bars, more than any other nation in the world. Our national incarceration rate is four to six times larger compared to other countries, such as Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada. Georgia has one of...