Marietta Attorneys Dean Phillips Law Office

Dean Phillips Law Office

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

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October 13, 2022

Two Crisp County Men in Jail Following Drug Sweep

Marijuana Laws in Georgia

Four months after a multi-agency investigation began, authorities arrested two men on various drug trafficking-related charges.GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: drug charges, drug possession, Drugs, evidence, felony, marijuana, warrants, weapons charges

October 12, 2022

The Athens Murders: Thirty-Five Years Later

Clinton Bankston Jr. turned 17 on May 12, 1988. That was also the day he received five consecutive life sentences. Regardless of your perspective on this case, that’s a terrible birthday present.In April 1987, police found the bodies of UGA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: evidence, forensic evidence, Murder

September 22, 2022

Solid, Discredited, and Questionable Scientific (Forensic) Evidence in Criminal Cases

forensic evidence criminal case

The landmark 1993 Supreme Court decision Daubert vs. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals was technically a civil case that pertained to expert witnesses. However, this case also has broad implications for criminal cases. This ruling makes a judge the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: evidence, forensic evidence

August 15, 2022

Most Georgians Believe Violent Crime is rising

Domestic Dispute

Never mind what the statistics say or don’t say. According to a new poll, almost two-thirds of Georgia residents believe violent crime has increased over the past two years.42 percent of respondents blamed weak gun laws for the uptick. Other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Ga State laws Tagged With: deadly weapon, evidence, intent, manslaughter, Murder, violent crime

April 11, 2022

Top Five Contact Sex Crimes Defenses in Georgia

sexual offenses

Most people have very strong beliefs about sex crime defendants. Most of these beliefs are inaccurate. According to one study, most people “view sex offenders as a homogeneous group with regard to risk.” Furthermore, most people believe all sex … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Family Law, Ga State laws Tagged With: consent, evidence, Miranda Violations, Sexual Assault, Sexual Offenses, Statute of Limitations

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Is Domestic Violence a Big Deal?

It depends on who you ask. Most defendants don’t think domestic violence is a big deal, especially … [Read More...]

Breaking Down a Retail Theft Case in Cobb County

It’s a victimless crime. The store just writes off the loss. The rich manufacturer doesn’t care … [Read More...]

What Are the Crimes That Can Get You Deported?

Prior to 1924, between 10 and 15 percent of Americans were foreign born. Then, Congress passed the … [Read More...]

Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions

Direct consequences of criminal convictions include lengthy incarceration, high fines, and extended … [Read More...]

Hit-and-Runs in Criminal and Civil Court: What’s the Difference?

These incidents have become increasingly common over the past few years, especially among pedestrian … [Read More...]

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

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