Civil and Criminal Law Issues in School Shootings
The number of violent deaths in American public and private schools has dropped significantly since the 1990s. However, that statistic is little comfort to the families of these children. Furthermore, these incidents always make major headlines, putting considerable pressure on law enforcement to make arrests and prosecutors to obtain convictions. Violent incidents at school, or […]
Five Critical Points in a Criminal Defense
Many people use the pebbles and sand analogy to illustrate priorities. Put the pebbles in a jar first and there’s plenty of room for the sand. Take the opposite approach, and your jar overfills, and not in a good way. Likewise, if a criminal defense focuses on five key points, the outcome is usually successful. […]
The Supreme Court’s Criminal Law Revolution
Earl Warren was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court between 1953 and 1969. He presided over the Court’s criminal law revolution, which lasted between 1961 and 1969. Most people, including Republican President Dwight Eisenhower, who appointed Warren, thought he would lead the Court in the other direction. Boy, were they wrong. Warren’s background gave people […]
Drug Possession Cases from Start to Finish
The recently concluded Afghanistan War was a “forever war” that seemed endless. The War on Drugs is much the same. President Richard Nixon issued this declaration of war in 1971. Today, more than fifty years later, there’s still no end in sight. So, authorities have changed tactics. They now focus primarily on drug possession enforcement. […]
Top Five DUI Defenses
Drinking and driving is deeply embedded in our society. About half of Georgians admit they have driven under the influence of alcohol. The actual percentage is probably much higher. Many people drink and drive and don’t admit it. Furthermore, peace officers aggressively enforce DUI laws. These offenses feed the beast. They keep many police officers, […]
Top Ten Rights of Criminal Defendants in Cobb County
In 2022 and 2023, many people followed the Britney Griner saga, some disdainfully and some sympathetically. Regardless of your perspective, these events made it clear that there is no Bill of Rights in Russia. These provisions are not just technicalities. They’re the only thing that separates a system like the American system, where everyone gets […]
Why is My Case Taking So Long?
All criminal cases, not just your case, take time to resolve. As outlined below, the criminal court process in Cobb County has lots of moving parts. Furthermore, Cobb County law enforcement officers make over 10,000 arrests a year. The sheer volume of cases clogs the complex bureaucracy. So, if you’re wondering why your case is […]
Georgia Man Brandishes Gun at Black Neighbor
After tempers flared during a tete-a-tete between neighbors, a 73-year-old Bibb County man faces major federal criminal charges. According to the Justice Department, the man fired a .22 caliber revolver toward the victim at his home in Loganville in Gwinnett County. Authorities say Wheeler’s actions were racially motivated. An indictment alleges he violated the Fair […]
Multiple Shooting Suspect Killed in Police Shootout
After an extensive manhunt, officers cornered a 40-year-old suspect. “We gave chase, reengaged the suspect, he produced a handgun again, gunfire was exchanged, and the suspect was neutralized,” Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett said at a news conference. Authorities had launched a manhunt for the suspect accused of four shooting deaths on Saturday, offering […]
Street Gang Crackdown’s Legal Costs Increase
Aggressive use of the state’s RICO law to curb gang crime has increased the cost of prosecuting, and defending, accused individuals. The Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit based in Atlanta, with regional, satellite prosecutors and investigators in Albany and Augusta is seeking another $807,000 to expand with new units in Macon, Columbus, and Savannah. Georgia […]
