Defending the Three Levels of Assault Cases in Cobb County
Even more than ten years later, the 2009 Chris Brown/Rhianna assault may be one of the most infamous ones in recent memory. Predictably, the two participants had different stories. According to Brown, when Rihanna discovered his infidelity, she threw a phone at him, kicked him, and grabbed him. In retaliation, he hit her “with a […]
Double Shooting at Dublin Apartment Complex
Few details were available after multiple shooting incidents sent multiple people to an area hospital. The shooting happened just before 7 a.m. When officers arrived on the scene a woman with a gunshot wound was at a neighbor’s apartment. She told officers a man shot her and that he was still inside her apartment. Just […]
Defending Assault Cases in Marietta GA
Beginning in the early 1990s, the aggravated assault arrest rate began dropping nationwide. Then, the arrest rate leveled off in the early 2010s. Coronavirus lockdowns in 2020 accelerated a trend of rising assault arrest rates in Marietta, GA. Lots of people felt lots of pressure in 2020, and normal outlets, like the corner bar, were […]
What Are the Crimes That Can Get You Deported?
Prior to 1924, between 10 and 15 percent of Americans were foreign born. Then, Congress passed the Immigration Act, which included strict quotas, and immigration plummeted. In 1965, Congress ended the strict quota system, and immigration rates started rising again. Today, immigration is almost at the pre-1924 level. Officials usually prevent people with criminal convictions […]
Manhunt On for Aggravated Assault Suspect
Authorities say a 28-year-old Richland man, who is wanted on aggravated assault charges, is on the run, armed, and dangerous. On November 9, 2022, 911 received a call regarding a shots fired incident in the 100 block of Church Street in Richland, Georgia. Shortly thereafter, 911 received another call indicating a victim was shot and […]
Does Hot Weather Increase the Crime Rate?
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 too hot to get in a fight with anyone. The heat hypothesis especially affects […]
Resolving a Misdemeanor in Cobb County
Assaults, thefts, possession offenses, mostly marijuana possession, and DUIs dominate the tens of thousands of misdemeanor arrests that occur in Georgia every year. All these infractions have significant direct and collateral consequences. Probation in a misdemeanor, even for a first-time offense, could be half a year or more. During that time, defendants are under the […]
What Are the Levels of Assault in Georgia?
It’s very difficult for prosecutors to convict defendants in violent crime cases. #MeToo is a good example. This movement, which began in 2017, has lead to fewer than ten convictions worldwide. A few other cases settled out of court. Hundreds of men have lost their jobs over sexual abuse allegations, but in most cases, the […]
Defending Assault Charges in Cobb County
As the criminal justice system goes back to full speed following coronavirus lockdowns, there might be some new wrinkles in the assault cases which dominate misdemeanor court dockets in Cobb County. Pandemic stress increased domestic assault responses by as much as 50 percent in some areas. Most law enforcement agencies have mandatory arrest policies in […]
Aggravated Assault: A Closer Look
We have mentioned several times that prosecutors normally bring the most aggressive charges that the facts could possibly support. This approach gives the state more leverage during plea negotiations. If they reduce the charges to something reasonable, some defendants think they are getting a good deal. Additionally, obtaining convictions in serious felonies is a good […]
