Many people are familiar with the tragic story of Len Bias. In the early 1980s, Bias was a basketball star at the University of Maryland. Some people said he was better than Michael Jordan. Based on Bias’ highlight reel, they might have been right. … [Read more...]
Drug Trafficking Crimes in Georgia
Unintentional poisonings, mostly drug overdoses, are the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. So, there is immense pressure on law enforcement to “do something” about this issue. Mostly because the cases are relatively … [Read more...]
Breaking Down a Cobb County Drugged Driving Claim
During certain times, as many as a fifth of area drivers are under the influence of drugs. This figure may be artificially low, as it does not include drivers who are under the influence of an over-the-counter medication, such as NyQuil, Sominex, or … [Read more...]
Drug Trafficking Charges in Cobb County: A Closer Look
Law enforcement has become increasingly aggressive when it comes to large-scale drug trafficking cases. Since 2011, heroin trafficking arrests have increased 50 percent. Collectively, heroin, methamphetamines, cocaine, and marijuana account for about … [Read more...]
Defendant’s Battered Person Syndrome
Appeals Court Grants New Trial Because Defense Counsel Did Not Address Defendant’s Battered Person SyndromeBattered Person Syndrome is a form of post-traumatic stress disorder in which a person who has been subjected to chronic abuse believes … [Read more...]