Facing criminal charges in Cobb County can be overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time navigating Georgia’s justice system. From bail hearings to trial procedures, this guide explains what happens at each stage and how a skilled Marietta criminal defense attorney can help protect your rights in Bartow, Paulding, and beyond.
If you’ve been placed on probation in Cobb County, understanding your rights and obligations is essential. This guide breaks down what to expect after sentencing, including common probation conditions, violations, and early discharge options. A seasoned Marietta criminal defense lawyer can help protect your freedom and keep you on track throughout the process.
Georgia has extended the deadline to appeal a DUI license suspension from 10 to 30 days — giving drivers more time to act after an arrest. Understanding your rights and options is crucial. Learn how The Phillips Law Firm helps clients in Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties protect their licenses, challenge suspensions, and build a strong defense against DUI charges.
DUI checkpoints in Marietta and throughout Cobb County are common during holidays and weekends — but they must follow strict legal rules. From supervisory control to minimal detention, Georgia law outlines five key requirements police must follow. If these are violated, your DUI arrest may be invalid. Learn what to expect and how The Phillips Law Firm protects drivers’ rights across Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties.
A recent Georgia Supreme Court case examined whether a school paraprofessional could be convicted under O.C.G.A. § 16-6-5.1, which defines sexual assault by school employees. The Court’s ruling clarified how the letter of the law applies versus the spirit of the law—a key distinction that shapes criminal prosecutions in Cherokee County and across Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding County, Georgia. Understanding how Georgia courts interpret these laws is essential for anyone facing criminal charges involving statutory interpretation or misconduct allegations.
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently upheld a Cherokee County DUI conviction, rejecting a defendant’s attempt to suppress statements and blood test evidence. The man crashed into a gated entrance at his girlfriend’s apartment complex and later admitted to drinking and driving. His motions to suppress—claiming lack of Miranda warnings and involuntary consent to a blood-alcohol test—were both denied. The Court ruled that he wasn’t in custody when first questioned and had freely consented to testing, reinforcing how Georgia courts handle DUI suppression motions and evidence admissibility.
