Marietta Attorneys Dean Phillips Law Office

Dean Phillips Law Office

341 Lawrence Street
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

March 8, 2022

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: aggravated assault, aggressive driving, battery, Disorderly Conduct, drug charges, DUI, Misdemeanor, Order of protection, pleas, reckless-conduct, reckless-driving, resisting arrest, shoplifting, theft, trespass, weapons charges

March 1, 2022

What Are the Levels of Assault in Georgia?

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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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: aggravated assault, assault, Murder, Sexual Assault

June 30, 2021

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 … [Read more...]

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

July 27, 2020

Aggravated Assault: A Closer Look

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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 … [Read more...]

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

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Uvalde Shooting Puts Terroristic Threats in the Spotlight

In the months leading up to this tragic school shooting in a quiet Texas town, the gunman apparently … [Read More...]

Hate Crimes in Georgia Increased in 2020

Thanks to a new law, the number of hate crimes that went to Georgia courts was up over 500 percent … [Read More...]

UCW (Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon) in Georgia

Rash of Mass Shootings Raises Weapons Possession Questions Regardless of your political viewpoint, … [Read More...]

What’s the Penalty for First-Time DUI in Georgia?

When people ask us this question, they’re really asking “How do I avoid the penalty for first-time … [Read More...]

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341 Lawrence Street
Marietta, Georgia 30060
770-900-9175

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