Since 2007, the probation population has leveled off slightly in Georgia. More troubling, however, is the rise of punitive surveillance. Essentially, for many probationers, personal
Mostly for financial reasons, almost all convicted defendants in Cobb County receive probation. Even violent and/or repeat offenders usually get suspended sentences. The fees and
In Georgia and most other jurisdictions, almost all offenders, including most violent, repeat offenders, receive probation. The reason is mostly economic. Georgia spends almost a
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
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
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,
