A Cobb County death penalty case is testing Georgia’s new Survivor Justice Act. Learn how the law works, who may qualify, and what it could mean for sentencing and post-conviction relief.
Georgia’s high-profile RICO case against former President Trump isn’t dead—far from it. With a new prosecutor stepping in and major questions about misconduct, procedure, and strategy still swirling, this case highlights how fragile criminal prosecutions can be behind the scenes.
The Georgia Supreme Court reaffirmed that proving intent to kill is not required for a felony murder conviction.
A Liberty County man was convicted of felony murder in the tragic death of his seven-month-old daughter after shaking her in an attempt to clear mucus. The defendant argued that the prosecution failed to prove he intended to kill his child, but the Court explained that under Georgia law, the intent element applies to the underlying felony, not to the killing itself.
