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 commonly cited causes included poor mental health services, liberal jail release laws, and an […]
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 have lost their jobs over sexual abuse allegations, but in most cases, the […]
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 saw that the trial court explained to the jury “that particular facts could be […]
