Speeding enforcement in Georgia has changed. What used to be a warning can now mean fines, points, and higher insurance. Here’s when fighting a ticket makes sense.
Getting a call from the Cobb County jail is overwhelming. This guide explains how bail, bonds, and pretrial release work—and how to get a loved one home quickly.
The Young Thug trial brought renewed attention to Georgia’s aggressive asset forfeiture laws. This post explains how forfeiture works, why property is seized, and how a criminal defense lawyer can challenge forfeiture in Georgia courts.
Probation is common in Georgia, but the conditions can be strict and unforgiving. This article explains standard and offense-specific probation rules in Cobb County, how violations occur, and how a criminal defense lawyer can help modify or defend against revocation.
Circumstantial evidence can appear overwhelming, but appearances can be deceiving. This article explains how Georgia courts evaluate indirect evidence, when it fails to meet the burden of proof, and how criminal defense lawyers challenge searches, statements, and evidence to protect the accused.
Authorities rescued dozens of injured dogs during a Georgia enforcement operation — but cases like this often involve search and seizure challenges, unreliable tips, and STEP-campaign arrest issues. This article explains how these factors may impact animal cruelty prosecutions and potential defenses in Georgia criminal court.
A multi-agency operation stretching from Woodstock to Atlanta uncovered more than 500 pounds of packaged marijuana, nine firearms, and evidence tied to the CJNG cartel, according to authorities. The November 2025 arrests highlight how Georgia agencies — from the GBI to Homeland Security — collaborate in large-scale drug investigations.
A recent Georgia Tech shooting arrest highlights what can happen when an altercation escalates into serious criminal charges. From bail hearings and police investigations to the rights of defendants and college-related consequences, this post breaks down how the criminal justice process unfolds — and why having an experienced Marietta criminal defense attorney is essential if you’re facing felony charges in Cobb County, Bartow County, or Paulding County.
A criminal conviction in Georgia doesn’t mean your case is over — it’s often just the beginning. From probation and appeals to record restriction, understanding your post-trial options is critical. This guide explains what happens after sentencing, how probation modification works, and why having an experienced Marietta criminal defense attorney by your side can make all the difference in Cobb County, Bartow County, and Paulding County.
Homicide investigations in Georgia often begin with suspicion and end with life-changing consequences. From reasonable suspicion to proof beyond a reasonable doubt, every stage of a criminal investigation matters. This post breaks down how investigators build homicide cases, why early legal representation is crucial, and how The Phillips Law Firm defends clients across Cobb County, Bartow County, and Paulding County facing serious criminal charges.
