GA Men Ask Biden for Executive Pardons
Two men who served long prison sentences based on a law that the President now says was misplaced, the 1994 crime bill, want Biden to undo history. The men say they served their time and pay their taxes, but the stain of a conviction follows them when they apply for jobs, purchase homes, or apply […]
Five Ways to Reduce the Consequences of Criminal Cases
The ultimate goal of a criminal defense is a not-guilty verdict at trial. This outcome completely vindicates the defendant. But less than 5 percent of criminal cases go to trial in Cobb County. Plea bargains, or out-of-court settlements, resolve nearly all the rest. Frequently, these plea bargains mean reduced direct or collateral consequences. If a […]
