Yes, hot weather increases the crime rate, according to the heat hypothesis. That’s especially true in early summer, like before National Be a Dork Day, which is July 15. In mid and late summer, the hot weather-assault trend diminishes. It’s simply … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Reduce the Consequences of Criminal Cases
The ultimate goal of a criminal defense is a not-guilty verdict at trial. This outcome completely vindicates the defendant. But less than 5 percent of criminal cases go to trial in Cobb County. Plea bargains, or out-of-court settlements, resolve … [Read more...]
Jail Release Basics in Cobb County
In 2017, Georgia had one of the highest percentages of unsentenced jail inmates in the country. Almost half of county prisoners were simply waiting for their day in court. This figure is a bit deceptive, because inmates who were on their way out the … [Read more...]
Georgia Courts Redefine Resisting Arrest
The Georgia Supreme Court revived a doctrine that first appeared in 1710 and allows defendants to offer proportional resistance to unlawful arrests.Athens-Clarke County police officers arrested Christopher Glenn for loitering outside a local … [Read more...]
U.S. House Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill
Three Republicans joined all but two Democrats in approving marijuana decriminalization at the federal level.In addition to decriminalizing most possession matters, the measure would also allow the Veteran Administration to prescribe medical … [Read more...]
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