Federal prosecutors are still filing pandemic-related fraud charges more than five years later. This post breaks down why these cases are still viable, how the statute of limitations works in Georgia, and the defenses a Cobb County criminal defense lawyer may use when government benefits investigations surface long after the alleged conduct occurred.
Georgia’s pretrial release system can be the difference between fighting your case on your feet or being pressured into a plea from a jail cell. Understanding how judges evaluate risk, how release conditions work, and why early release boosts your defense is crucial—especially in Cobb, Paulding, and Bartow counties, where risk assessments, supervision, and bond decisions vary widely.
Georgia’s pretrial release system can be the difference between fighting your case on your feet or being pressured into a plea from a jail cell. Understanding how judges evaluate risk, how release conditions work, and why early release boosts your defense is crucial—especially in Cobb, Paulding, and Bartow counties, where risk assessments, supervision, and bond decisions vary widely.
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.
Nearly 20 years after a 2006 Cobb County sexual assault, DNA evidence has linked the so-called “West Georgia Monster” to the crime, marking his first prosecution outside Douglas County.
Georgia has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation, but there are strong defenses available. From procedural errors to flawed sobriety tests, an experienced Marietta criminal defense lawyer can fight charges in Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties. Don’t face DUI charges alone—discover the strategies that can protect your future.
Every criminal defendant has powerful rights under Georgia law, from search and seizure protections to the right to counsel. This guide breaks down the seven most important rights and explains how a skilled Marietta criminal defense attorney can protect you in Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties.
Being on Georgia’s sex offender registry doesn’t always mean a lifetime label. Learn how a skilled Marietta criminal defense lawyer can fight for your removal and protect your future.
The Georgia First Offender Act offers a vital second chance for individuals facing their first criminal charge. This statute allows eligible defendants in Cobb County, Bartow County, and Paulding County to avoid a formal conviction and have their records sealed upon successful completion of probation. Learn how The Phillips Law Firm helps clients use this law to rebuild their lives and protect their futures.
Two teenagers are facing serious felony charges after allegedly shooting a Marietta Police officer responding to a vehicle break-in call. The Marietta Daily Journal reports that the incident occurred before dawn at a local apartment complex, where three officers confronted the suspects.
Police say the teens, believed to be members of the Bloods gang, fired at officers, injuring a ten-year department veteran in the leg. One suspect was also injured during the exchange. Both 15-year-olds were arrested and now face multiple felony counts, including aggravated assault on a police officer, firearm possession, theft by receiving, and violation of Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
