What to Expect in a Cobb County Misdemeanor Case
Ultimately, misdemeanor defendants in Cobb County can expect an out-of-court settlement. Over 95 percent of criminal cases settle out of court. However, as outlined below, settlement is a process, not a result. One reason the settlement process is long and difficult is that the defendants’ winning percentage at trial is a dismal 33 percent. Despite […]
A Complete Guide to Conspiracy Charges in Cobb County
A drug mule might be the most common example of a criminal conspirator who knows almost nothing about the conspiracy itself. Others include people who use cash to buy prepaid debit cards and don’t know that cash is drug money, or lookouts during armed robberies. Legal activities, like buying a gun or a ski mask, […]
Formal and Informal Expungement and Sealing in Cobb County
In 2021, Cobb County had one of the highest arrest rates in the state. The direct consequences of a criminal conviction usually include court supervision and a fine, especially if the defendant has no criminal record. The indirect consequences are often much worse. Assaults, even misdemeanor assaults, are a good example. A conviction usually means […]
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 marijuana, allow marijuana users to keep their security clearances, and expunge some old possession of marijuana records. Such histories “haunt people of […]
