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.
Atlanta, Ga. – According to national headlines, a NYC rapper has turned himself into federal authorities for charges stemming from a racketeering case. Although this is a federal case, as a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will focus today's post on the state-level racketeering laws here in ...
Atlanta, Ga. – A local fast food restaurant employee has been arrested after allegedly getting into a fight with a coworker. The fight allegedly resulted in the first employee purposefully striking the second employee with her vehicle. Officers reported that they arrested the woman on charges ...
Fayetteville, Ga. – Fayette County authorities have made an arrest in a cold case from over 20 years ago. According to reports, officers arrested a man out of McDonough and have charged him with rape. The incident occurred in 1998. The victim called 911 and reported an attack and rape by a lon...
Atlanta, Ga. – According to reports, there have been 130 homicides reported and investigated in the City of Atlanta this year. So far, we are looking at a 30% increase, and that is with the year not being over yet. The Atlanta Police Deputy Chief believes that it is a result of people's person...
Atlanta, Ga. – Three people were reported as killed earlier today, on Thanksgiving, within the City of Atlanta. All three incidents were results of firearms. There were several other incidents involving gunshot wounds as well. All injuries and fatalities were related to family or friend disput...
South Fulton, Ga. – Authorities have shut down a local restaurant in South Fulton after they discovered evidence of human trafficking. Investigations began after allegations of sex trafficking inside the business. The Mayor of South Fulton has made the following statement: “We will not tolerat...
Baldwin, Ga. – According to reports out of Habersham County, a husband and wife have been arrested for trafficking heroin. The wife was originally pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence. This led to a serious investigation and search of the vehicle. Officers discovered over...
North Georgia – A driver was pulled over and subsequently arrested earlier today when a Georgia State Trooper discovered mass quantities of marijuana and THC oil in the vehicle. He has been charged with several different offenses. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney, I will focus on the var...
Gainesville, Ga. – A local woman in Gainesville has been arrested on charges of child cruelty this past week. Investigators reported that the woman has been accused of neglecting to take her daughter to receive medical treatment for nearly a year. The child is five years old and is suffering f...
Smyrna, Ga. – Cobb County Police are investigating a possible carjacking that resulted in the death of a school teacher in Smyrna. According to officers, the teacher was shot after returning home to his apartment off of Cumberland Parkway. They are currently investigating the incident. As a G...
Decatur, Ga. – A homicide is being investigated in DeKalb County after a body was discovered by two passersby in Decatur. The body was on fire, and the two individuals stopped to investigate the cause of the smoke. The two called police immediately and attempted to use a jacket to put out the ...
Lawrenceville, Ga. – A former Gwinnett County judge has been indicted for three counts of computer trespass, felony computer theft, and misdemeanor password disclosure. She has been accused of illegal access to the county's computer system. Not many details have been released, however, as a Ge...
Marietta, Ga. – A man in Cobb County has been arrested after alleged threatening to “put a bullet in the head” of a government employee who works in the Georgia Secretary of State's Office. He allegedly made this threat after being denied a business application. He was arrested on felony terrori...
Jonesboro, Ga. – A suspect was arrested earlier today after authorities reported that he shared child pornography via the internet from his Jonesboro home. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has a unit specifically for these types of offenses – the Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit....
Cumming, Ga. – Disturbing reports out of Forsyth County state that the Chief Deputy has been arrested on charges relating to the distribution of child pornography. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released that they had been investigating him ever since a report flagged his computer from th...
Atlanta, Ga. – Officers with the Atlanta Police Department are searching for a suspect who has been accused of attempting to rape a woman near Lenox Mall. He has been accused by the victim of approaching her and trying to force himself on her near the mall and the Lenox MARTA station. As a Geo...
Newnan, Ga. - According to reports, a woman has come forward and confessed to an armed robbery attempt that resulted in a fatality. The armed robbery attempt occurred in August of this year and resulted in the shooting death of a young man. She has been charged with armed robbery, aggravated a...
Marietta, Ga. - Cobb County officers arrested two men after they attempted to kidnap a woman in Marietta. One of the men allegedly beat up a woman in an attempt to get her into a vehicle. Police were able to arrive in time for the woman to escape while the men attempted to escape from the offic...
Gillsville, Ga. - Hall County authorities arrested a woman who has been accused of stealing upwards of $170,000 from her employer. She held an accounting role with the company for years and allegedly used a company credit card to pay for her own personal expenses from January to October. As a ...
Hartwell, Ga. - A GBI investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man for charges of sexual exploitation of children. The GBI released information that an informant came forward suggesting that the man had been distributing child pornography. They executed a search warrant and discovered mat...
Decatur, Ga. - A man has been arrested for being the perpetrator in five different rape cases. Five women have come forward to police reporting that the man met them online. He then met them in person and in each instance, he allegedly threatened these women at knifepoint and then raped them. ...
Lawrenceville, Ga. - Gwinnett County authorities have arrested a man who is believed to be the suspect in four different bank robberies in the past several months. According to investigators, several different banks have been hit beginning in June. All of the incidents involved the suspect usi...
Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports out of Atlanta, a nightclub employee was shot to death this past week after a reported dispute over admission fees. Atlanta Police Department officers showed up to the club to find that the employee had been shot in the chest. He was rushed to Grady Memorial...
Rincon, Ga. - According to reports out of Effingham County, two out of the five individuals arrested in the deaths of two teenagers have pleaded guilty. The bodies of the two teenagers were found buried behind a mobile home in 2018. Police and investigators believe that the two teenagers were ...
Atlanta, Ga. - An owner of a car repair shop in Atlanta is facing several different charges after police recovered stolen engines and vehicles on the property. According to officers, a North Carolina resident called police after he saw his missing vehicle listed for sale on Facebook posted by ...
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!
