One of the most infamous extortion cases in recent memory was the Autumn Jackson-Bill Cosby matter in the 1990s. According to prosecutor, Jackson, who claimed she was Cosby’s illegitimate doctor, threatened to sell her saga to a supermarket tabloid … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Bond Revocations
Bail reform is a hot topic these days. In about a half-dozen states (not including Georgia), roughly 80 percent of jail inmates are unsentenced. This statistic might be misleading. Many of these individuals have probably posted bail and are on their … [Read more...]
Theft by Deception: A Closer Look
Making false statements and taking things which are not yours are two of the most deeply ingrained “wrongs” in our society. A court of law is not a mosque, synagogue, or church. Nevertheless, many jurors have a hard time separating moral judgements … [Read more...]
Probation Revocations: A Closer Look
Incarceration is very expensive. Georgia spends almost $20,000 per year per prison inmate. This number is very high, and it’s one of the lowest ones in the country. Reducing the prison population is a good way to reduce state expenses. But releasing … [Read more...]
Five Ways Prosecutors Upgrade Stalking Charges
Aggravated stalking charges blindside many defendants. Unlike other family violence defendants, such as assault defendants, many stalking defendants do not believe they did anything wrong. Additionally, the possible upgrades in Georgia’s aggravated … [Read more...]