Criminal Defense

This blog by Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney addressed the question of how there can be an arrest order or an arrest warrant for someone even though they have already bonded out on the charges. We have dealt with this issue...

This blog is about rapper Foogiano and the five-year prison sentence he received yesterday. We don’t have access to the official court documents right now so we are kind of basing this off grassroots level information. There is a lot...

WHAT IS A GRAND JURY? Before we answer this question, let’s discuss some important basics of criminal law. There are two ways that someone can be charged with a crime. The first is an accusation and the second is an...

Following an arrest and formal charge, via indictment or accusation, you will receive an arraignment notice in the mail (side note: you need to have your proper address on file with the Court Clerk so you get this notice). This...

Practicing in the west Georgia area, I am often confronted with students who are facing both a criminal action and a school disciplinary proceeding following an arrest. Most of the time the crimes alleged are drug offenses – a student...

The term “Brady” comes from a Supreme Court case back in the 1960s out of Maryland. In that case, the supreme court ruled that when the government withholds evidence that is material to the guilt or innocence of the defendant after it...

This is a list of five important things you must remember if you are arrested in Georgia. Whether its Newnan, Carrollton, or beyond the principles remain the same. 1. Remain Silent Do Not Speak to the Cops No Matter What....

I’ve always said that it takes true courage to fight the charges against you. If you are facing prosecution it is likely the most stressful time of your life. You were arrested, had to bond out (or maybe you don’t...