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Dean Phillips Law Office

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Marietta, GA 30060
770-900-9175

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May 10, 2022

Does Hot Weather Increase the Crime Rate?

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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...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: aggravated assault, assault, cr, jail release

May 3, 2022

Five Ways to Reduce the Consequences of Criminal Cases

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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...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: Charge Reduction, Expungement, Pardon, pretrial diversion, pretrial release

April 26, 2022

Jail Release Basics in Cobb County

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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...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: bail bonds, bond, cash bail, pretrial release

April 19, 2022

Georgia Courts Redefine Resisting Arrest

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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...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Identify, loitering, resisting arrest

April 13, 2022

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...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: cobb county, drug possession, Drugs, marietta, marijuana

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Does Hot Weather Increase the Crime Rate?

Yes, hot weather increases the crime rate, according to the heat hypothesis. That’s especially true … [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 … [Read More...]

Jail Release Basics in Cobb County

In 2017, Georgia had one of the highest percentages of unsentenced jail inmates in the country. … [Read More...]

Georgia Courts Redefine Resisting Arrest

The Georgia Supreme Court revived a doctrine that first appeared in 1710 and allows defendants to … [Read More...]

U.S. House Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill

Three Republicans joined all but two Democrats in approving marijuana decriminalization at the … [Read More...]

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