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.
Sandy Springs, Ga. - Three employees of a senior living center in Sandy Springs have been arrested. The arrests follow two deaths of residents at the center. According to investigations, there was extensive elder abuse at the facility. Families of both the residents were not made aware of the ...
Atlanta, Ga. - Atlanta Police have arrested two juveniles who have been accused of robbing a man at gunpoint this past week in Buckhead. The two teenagers attempted to run from officers, but the officers caught up to them near a trail behind Miami Circle. The two teenagers are reportedly 13 an...
Hall County, Ga. - According to reports from the Hall county Division of Family and Children Services, two individuals have been arrested and are being held without bond in relation to the death of their five-year-old child. Authorities and medical professionals reported that the child was bro...
Morrow, Ga. - According to reports out of Morrow, Clayton County police are searching for a man they have now named the most wanted fugitive in the area. The fugitive has been accused of stabbing his wife in the chest and back. Fortunately, she was discovered still conscious and alert and is r...
Morrow, Ga. - Authorities are looking for people who are responsible for shooting a student at Clayton County State University. Police believe that four people were involved and were visiting on the campus. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will cover the law behind the offense of aggrav...
Roswell, Ga. - Police are searching for a man who has been accused of setting an apartment building on fire in Roswell. He is wanted on forty-three charges including first-degree arson and aggravated assault. Police are requesting the help of the public to locate the man. As a Georgia Criminal...
Augusta, Ga. - Richmond County authorities have convicted a man of armed robbery. He has been sentenced to over twenty years in prison for robbing two local banks. He was accused of carrying an AR-15-style rifle into one of the banks and threatening a teller until they handed over cash. He was...
Atlanta, Ga. - Officers with the Atlanta Police Department are searching for a man who has been accused of kidnapping women and robbing them at gunpoint. There have been multiple incidents where women have reported the same circumstances. In one instance, the man entered her vehicle and said, ...
Lithonia, Ga. - A man from Lithonia has been arrested in Indiana after being accused of raping a woman. The woman called police and was discovered with multiple wounds and lacerations. She accused the man, a former collegiate football player, of beating and raping her. As a Georgia Criminal D...
Dalton, Ga. - According to reports, police are searching for a suspect who has been accused of not only exposing himself but masturbating in front of a young girl at a local restaurant in Dalton. The young girl noticed the man and also noticed that he was taking pictures of her and her friends...
Kennesaw, Ga. - Officers in Cobb County arrested fourteen people in connection to an alleged gang-related fight. The fight resulted in the fatality of one man. The investigation is still ongoing, but as a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney, I will focus on gang-related crimes as outlined by the...
Ellenwood, Ga. - According to reports out of DeKalb County, officers are searching for a suspect who has been accused of walking into a man's home, robbing him, and shooting him. Fortunately, the victim is expected to survive - he suffered a gunshot wound to his leg. Police have reported that ...
Smyrna, Ga. - Police have reported that a BMW was stolen from a QuikTrip in Smyrna earlier today. Unknown to the carjacker, there was an infant in the back seat of the vehicle. The suspect then drove the vehicle less than a mile down the road before abandoning the vehicle with the infant insid...
Atlanta, Ga. - A father has been arrested after police were contacted by medical professionals at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. According to reports, an infant was brought to the hospital in serious conditions. After further medical testing, it was determined that the baby had been poisone...
Douglasville, Ga. - According to reports out of Douglasville, a Douglas County officer who was employed as a part time bailiff has been arrested as well as fired by the department. The officer has been charged with sexual battery as well as exploitation of a disabled adult. The Douglas County ...
Clermont, Ga. - Hall County deputies have arrested a local Clermont man after he allegedly shot and killed his uncle in their home last night. Officers were called to the scene after reports were made concerning a domestic dispute. No details have been released regarding the man's motive or wh...
DeKalb County, Ga. - According to reports out of DeKalb County, police are searching for a suspect who has been accused of committing an armed robbery. Video surveillance footage has been released of the suspect approaching a vehicle and pulling out a gun. He then took the driver's phone and w...
Sandy Springs, Ga. - Police arrested a well-known and local business owner last month after he was accused of sexual battery. The business owner has been seeing patients and clients in the Metro Atlanta Area for nearly fifteen years. His company has stated that he adamantly denies all charges....
Dawsonville, Ga. - A local Dawsonville woman has been arrested after she has been accused of distributing methamphetamine to inmates at the Lumpkin County Jail. According to reports, she would make drops at different locations along the route of their work detail schedule. She has been arreste...
Alpharetta, Ga. - A man was arrested this past weekend after a father reported his actions to police outside of North Point Mall. The father allegedly witnessed the man bending down to “tie” his shoes while simultaneously holding his cellphone underneath a young girl's dress. The father then d...
Atlanta, Ga. - Atlanta Police arrested eighteen people last night after protests broke out regarding the Breonna Taylor case. Breonna Taylor was shot by police officers in Louisville, Kentucky. A grand jury decided to indict one of the officers, and it has sparked outrage across the country. T...
Griffin, Ga. - Spalding County authorities arrested two young men after a young child discovered a gun inside their car and shot himself in the leg and foot. They have both been charged with cruelty to children and reckless conduct. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney, I will outline the la...
Cartersville, Ga. - Authorities have arrested the director of a local special needs foundation in Cartersville. According to reports, the director has been accused of stealing upwards of $45,000 from the organization and is now being held in the Bartow County Detention Center. The investigatio...
Covington, Ga. - Newton County Deputies arrested a local Covington woman after her father's remains were discovered at a nearby Boy Scout Camp. She has been arrested on charges of concealing his death and forgery. She allegedly continued to access his Social Security funds for four months afte...
Talking Rock, Ga. - According to officers out of Pickens County, a man was shot and killed after allegedly violating a restraining order. Officers stated that they received a 911 call regarding the man trespassing on some property in Talking Rock. Officers arrived to a hectic scene where the m...
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!
