It depends on who you ask. Most defendants don’t think domestic violence is a big deal, especially if the alleged victim didn’t have to go to a hospital. Before the pandemic, many prosecutors felt the same way, especially if the two people were … [Read more...]
Politician Urges FBI to Crack Down on Violent Crimes
Under pressure from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, FBI Director Christopher Wray promised to focus on several different areas and stem the violent crime uptick in Georgia.Initially, Director Wray highlighted “traditional drivers” such as drugs, … [Read more...]
Rising Crime Motivates and Divides Atlanta-Area Voters
Historic violent crime levels are prompting citizens to go to the polls in 2022. Although everyone agrees there’s a problem, not everyone agrees on a solution.For the last three years, violent crime across Georgia has been on the rise. In the … [Read more...]
New Jail Release Options in Cobb County
Comprehensive bail reform is sweeping through the country. These reinvent-the-wheel reforms have had mixed results. However, comprehensive bail reform hasn’t happened in Georgia, and it probably won’t happen. The Peachtree State has one of the lowest … [Read more...]
Taking the FEAR Out of Bond Forfeiture Matters
Almost before their seats were warm, lawmakers in the very first session of Congress began considering the bundle of Constitutional amendments which became known as the Bill of Rights. This bundle included the Eighth Amendment. This provision is … [Read more...]