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The Importance of Reasonable Doubt

March 19, 2019 No Comments

Reasonable doubt is the cornerstone of the American justice system — and a key protection for anyone facing criminal charges. It ensures that no one is convicted unless guilt is proven beyond uncertainty. This post explains how Georgia courts apply reasonable doubt, how it impacts jury decisions, and why a Marietta criminal defense attorney can use it to fight for your rights in Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding County.

Hapeville Police Create Nightmare for Young Father

November 18, 2016 No Comments

A young Georgia father’s life was upended after a wrongful arrest by Hapeville police led to 53 days in jail. Despite having no connection to the crime, he lost his job, car, and precious time with his son — all due to mistaken identity and investigative negligence. His case highlights how police misconduct and false charges can devastate innocent families. For those facing similar injustices in Cobb, Bartow, or Paulding County, an experienced criminal defense attorney can help protect your rights and hold authorities accountable.

Georgia Trial Court Errs in Convicting Driver of Driving without License

June 21, 2016 No Comments

The Georgia Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of Kevin A. Williams, who had been wrongly found guilty of driving without a license in DeKalb County.

Mr. Williams was stopped for speeding, but the trial court misapplied Georgia’s licensing laws, confusing O.C.G.A. § 40-5-20 with O.C.G.A. § 40-5-121, which governs suspended licenses. The Court of Appeals found that the trial court failed to inform Williams of the risks of self-representation and allowed hearsay evidence to be admitted without objection.

Georgia’s Supreme Court Determines Merger of Assault and Battery

June 17, 2016 No Comments

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently clarified when aggravated assault and aggravated battery charges should merge under state law.

In this case, Steven Regent was convicted in Fulton County of both charges after attacking his girlfriend with a knife. The Georgia Court of Appeals initially upheld the conviction, but the Supreme Court determined that both offenses arose from the same act and should be merged under O.C.G.A. § 16-1-6 (2).

The Importance of Reasonable Doubt

Hapeville Police Create Nightmare for Young Father

Georgia Trial Court Errs in Convicting Driver of Driving without License

Georgia’s Supreme Court Determines Merger of Assault and Battery

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