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.
