Criminal defense encompasses a wide range of crimes from petty theft to white collar crime to sex trafficking. The laws surrounding these categories are ever-changing and with new cases becoming decided every day that affect the current rules, it can be difficult to stay on top of everything.
That is why Richard Lawson has established this blog; to keep you informed on the most recent changes in criminal defense law and criminal defense related news. Our goal is to keep the public information about the latest news and legal decisions. Oftentimes the changes in criminal law can be so subtle that the public doesn't even notice how it will affect them or they can't understand the legal jargon. We will provide with the breakdown of how new laws directly affect you! Furthermore, if you have any questions, please comment on the blog post and someone will respond to you shortly. Our blog and website are updated daily so you will have the most recent decisions available to you. All of our articles are written by Georgia Criminal Defense Attorneys that work for our firm or affiliates.
Knowledge is power and this blog is designed to help give you the knowledge to navigate the criminal justice system. Our goal is for you to be as informed as possible on crimes, legal news, and what defenses apply to your case in order for you to successful. Please let us know if we can be of assistance in any way and take advantage of all the resources we have on our website.
If you have any questions or feel like you need more information about a criminal law topic, please reach out to us. We feel that it is up the upmost importance that you learn about the laws in Georgia and more importantly, that you understand them. After reading through our blogs, please browse through our all inclusive list of crimes in Georgia. There you will find recent case law, how to best defend against each crime, and a detailed explanation of what exactly the statute is saying.
Watch Out! Scammers scare people with threat of arrest! Today I received a call from a client's father letting me know that a police officer involved in their case had reached out to offer an amazing plea offer. The entire case would be dismissed with a “no contest plea,” along with “expungement...
In a continued effort to bolster the safety of school children, Georgia has enacted Addy's School Bus Law. Named after a young girl, Addy, who was tragically killed after a driver passed a school bus that was stopped with the arm out, this law seeks to improve the safety measures surrounding scho...
When is reckless conduct a misdemeanor in Georgia and when is it a felony in Georgia.
The Georgia Code defines theft by taking as: When a person unlawfully takes or, being in lawful possession thereof, unlawfully appropriates any property of another with the intention of depriving him of the property, regardless of the manner in which property is taken or appropriated. O.C.G.A. §16-8-2.
Ellijay, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has five warrants out on individuals that they claim are connected to the death of a young woman. Police and investigators discovered the woman after a wellness check was performed at a home in Ellijay. The woman had been reported missing for ...
Johns Creek, Ga. – The death of a teenager has made headlines over the past couple of months. The sixteen-year-old died in Johns Creek and the cause of her death is still under investigation. An individual has been arrested in connection to her death, however. A twenty-five-year-old man has be...
Roswell, Ga. – An undercover officer with the Roswell Police Department has made national headlines for a case that he investigated that resulted in the conviction of a repeat sex offender. The man has been convicted of distribution of child pornography, attempted enticement of a child, and tr...
Dahlonega, Ga. – Reports from the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office state that there was a huge drug bust earlier this week. Officers raided a home and arrested four people. All four individuals were charged with felony drug trafficking charges for methamphetamine. As a Georgia Criminal Defense...
Atlanta, Ga. – A babysitter has been arrested for first-degree cruelty to children, battery, and murder after a 9-month-old baby died. According to investigators, the babysitter has given different accounts as to how the infant ended up with a broken femur and multiple abrasions on his body. T...
Brookhaven, Ga. – According to reports out of Brookhaven, two teenagers have been arrested on armed robbery and felony murder charges following an incident that occurred on Easter Sunday. Officers reported that the two teenagers robbed two residents of Brookhaven at a local apartment complex. ...
Alpharetta, Ga. – Officers with the Alpharetta Police Department evacuated North Point Mall after a bomb threat was reported. According to reports, all occupants of Northpoint Mall as well as the local AMC Theater on the property were evacuated into the parking lot. The bomb squad and K-9 unit...
Canton, Ga. – A local Canton man called 911 last week and allegedly confessed to killing both his pregnant girlfriend and her uncle. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office located the man in a grocery store parking lot and arrested him that same night. Officers found the two bodies of the girlfr...
Kennesaw, Ga. – A former Cobb County principal has pleaded guilty this past week to eight counts of child molestation and three counts of aggravated child molestation. The charges stem from the continuous abuse of a young girl that stem all the way back to 2000 when the minor was four years ol...
Atlanta, Ga. – A professor at Georgia Tech has been accused of conspiracy to commit visa fraud and wire fraud in federal court. He has been charged with leading a scheme that sponsored visas for Chinese nationals through Georgia Tech. Statements regarding the accusation included: “The defendan...
Acworth, Ga. and Atlanta, Ga. – Horrific news concerning fatal shootings in the Metro Atlanta area last night has now made national headlines and has even prompted a response from the President of the United States. The shootings resulted in the serious injuries of many as well as the fataliti...
Embry Hills, Ga. – An elderly woman was the victim of a violent home invasion earlier tonight. She stated that she arrived home around 7:30 PM when she was attacked in her home. Her statement to the police included, “I tried to struggle with him, and he got back behind me, so I couldn't see him...
Atlanta, Ga. – The Atlanta Police Department Headquarters received a bomb threat earlier today. Fortunately, officers reported that a bomb K-9 unit cleared the threat around 9:00 pm EST. The bomb threat was made by phone. Officers reported that the caller sounded like a female's voice. However...
Valdosta, Ga. – According to reports out of South Georgia, a deputy has shot and killed a man who was allegedly armed with a butcher knife. The incident occurred at a local apartment complex. Lowndes County officers were attempting to serve a court order pick-up. When they attempted to detain ...
Dunwoody, Ga. – A case concerning the owner of a local Dunwoody day care has made headlines the past couple of weeks. The woman has been accused killing an infant who was left in her care in February of this year. According to reports, she has been charged with cruelty to children and felony m...
Jonesboro, Ga. – A young man has recently been taken into custody on murder charges according to the Clayton County Sheriff's Office. Officers stated that the man was arrested in connection with a shootout that occurred in November of last year at a local mobile home park that left one dead at...
McDonough, Ga. – Police are offering a $12,500 reward for any information regarding a suspect who has been accused of accosting a 75-year-old woman at a local senior living community in Henry County. According to investigators, the suspect entered her unlocked apartment on February 5th. They a...
Atlanta, Ga. – The iconic Krispy Kreme location in Midtown burned down on February 10. Atlanta Police now believe that the destruction was the result of arson. After further investigation, officers now believe that the fire was set intentionally on the exterior of the building. Photographs of ...
Dallas, Ga. – According to reports out of Paulding County, a longtime District Attorney for the county has been arrested on four felony charges. He has been accused of bribery, violation of oath by a public officer, and two counts of false swearing. The charges stem from an alleged sexual hara...
Duluth, Ga. – A suspect has been arrested in Duluth on twenty different counts – all relating to illegal and sexual crimes concerning children. Most of his charges stem from child pornography and illicit material. He is also facing child molestation charges out of another metro county. He was ...
Sandy Springs, Ga. – Sandy Springs investigators have identified and arrested a man who was involved in a deadly home invasion last week. He has been accused of breaking into a home in an apartment complex off of Hammond Drive. The break-in resulted in the shooting deaths of two people inside ...
The time is now to start preparing your defense! Many times people lose the opportunity to put on their best defense because they wait. The importance of hiring a lawyer from the very beginning cannot be overstated! Waiting allows for witnesses to leave the area, evidence to be lost, and memories to fade. All of these have a direct effect on the successful on your case. The time to begin your case and start prepping your defense is now! Contact us today to put on your best Georgia criminal defense!
