Historic violent crime levels are prompting citizens to go to the polls in 2022. Although everyone agrees there’s a problem, not everyone agrees on a solution.For the last three years, violent crime across Georgia has been on the rise. In the … [Read more...]
The Athens Murders: Thirty-Five Years Later
Clinton Bankston Jr. turned 17 on May 12, 1988. That was also the day he received five consecutive life sentences. Regardless of your perspective on this case, that’s a terrible birthday present.In April 1987, police found the bodies of UGA … [Read more...]
Most Georgians Believe Violent Crime is rising
Never mind what the statistics say or don’t say. According to a new poll, almost two-thirds of Georgia residents believe violent crime has increased over the past two years.42 percent of respondents blamed weak gun laws for the uptick. Other … [Read more...]
What Are the Levels of Assault in Georgia?
It’s very difficult for prosecutors to convict defendants in violent crime cases. #MeToo is a good example. This movement, which began in 2017, has lead to fewer than ten convictions worldwide. A few other cases settled out of court. Hundreds of men … [Read more...]
Lack of Corroboration Frees Alleged Murderer
Fulton Superior Court convicted a defendant of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, but the defendant noted a flaw in the court’s jury charge.Georgia’s Supreme Court examined the instructions given to the jury and … [Read more...]