Can I Get Off Probation Early in Georgia?
The law just changed on this point, so we have been getting lots of calls about this issue. However, these legal changes don’t benefit all probationers in Cobb County. Many must continue to deal with the old early discharge system. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Georgia has one of the broadest such laws in […]
Probation Revocations: A Closer Look
Incarceration is very expensive. Georgia spends almost $20,000 per year per prison inmate. This number is very high, and it’s one of the lowest ones in the country. Reducing the prison population is a good way to reduce state expenses. But releasing people who plead guilty or are found guilty is clearly not an option. […]
Jail Release: Jumpstarting a Successful Criminal Defense in Cobb County
The presumption of innocence is usually the cornerstone of a criminal defense matter in Cobb County. But if the defendant remains behind bars before trial, the presumption of innocence essentially becomes a presumption of guilt. Most people, including most jurors, assume that people who are in jail did something wrong. Additionally, rather than wait for […]
