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.
Shocking reports out of Cobb County when a house party full of teenagers at an apartment ended with four gunshot wounds to four different teenage guests. There were about thirty people inside of one apartment unit when shots were fired. Police are still searching for suspects and any answers. A...
According to authorities out of Cobb County, a woman has been arrested after being accused of keeping over ten malnourished dogs in cages. The warrant stated that each dog appeared malnourished with its ribs showing, and what looked like being used for breeding purposes. As a Georgia Criminal D...
According to reports from thee Georgia Bureau of Investigation, a serial tire slasher has been arrested in DeKalb County. The man has been arrested on over eighty property crime charges. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will outline the law behind criminal damage to property as it is a co...
According to reports out of SW Atlanta, a 17-year-old boy was arrested last week after authorities tied him to a robbery of a store. He is one of three believed suspects. The other two involved have yet to be apprehended. The victim of the robbery was beaten with an ashtray. The whole incident w...
Three different shootings were reported in NW Atlanta within 15 minutes of each other. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will outline the crimes as they stand right now. So far none of the victims have died thankfully and are still conscious and recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital. Aggr...
Police in Sandy Springs are looking for a man who has been accused of shoplifting more than $500 in merchandise from a local Home Depot location. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will outline the crime of shoplifting in the state of Georgia. Similar to other crimes the offense can count a...
Georgia officers have arrested a man after he was observed driving erratically, rear ending another vehicle, leading a police chase, and then violently resisting arrest. The suspect allegedly fought off officers while they attempted to detain him and bit them before being arrested. As a Georgia...
A young adult man has been arrested and charged in connection with a child pornography investigation. As a Georgia Sex Crimes Lawyer, I will outline the offense of sexual exploitation of a child in today's post. As of right now the man has only been charged and not convicted and is therefore pre...
According to reports out of DeKalb County, a man has finally been arrested after having over thirty active warrants for his arrest. He was located at his girlfriend's residence and was allegedly hiding behind a water heater when he was arrested. Both the man and his girlfriend were taken into cu...
According to reports out of DeKalb, authorities are searching for a home invasion suspect who has been accused of kicking in a woman's door and beating her with a handgun. The woman reported that the man struck her in the head with his pistol and demanded money. Fortunately, the injuries suffere...
According to reports out of Lincoln County, police and agents of the Department of Natural Resources are searching for over 200 suspects accused of being involved in an illegal cockfighting tournament. So far, police have arrested more than 30 people. The tournament took place at a farm north of...
According to reports out of Athens-Clarke County, a local bar owner has been arrested on charges of sexual assault after a female victim came forward and filed a report against him. A few days after his arrest, he was charged with more offenses after more details were released to police. He is n...
Twenty-seven people have been arrested at Perimeter Mall in the past two days. The arrests have resulted from a two day sting at Perimeter Mall. Most of the arrests have been shoplifting charges. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will outline the law of shoplifting as well as the correspo...
A local Acworth man has been arrested, tried, and convicted for beating his girlfriend. The injuries sustained by the woman were severe, and she ended up with a fractured eye socket. She originally did not reach out to police but an ER nurse contacted authorities after she came in to receive tre...
A local man in Gainesville was arrested after being accused of committing sodomy on a child multiple times between 2011 and 2013. The incidents were reported as taking place in the man's home. Any information regarding the victim's details have not been released. As a Georgia Sex Crimes Attorne...
A nurse who worked at the Troup County Jail has been arrested after admitting to being in a sexual relationship with an inmate. Sheriff Woodruff with Troup County explained that these claims are being taken “very serious and will not tolerate any misconduct by any person working for or represent...
According to reports, a former police officer in South Georgia has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison. He has been sentenced by a judge in the Southern District of Georgia. He was arrested for coercing two minors and engaging in sexual acts with both of them. As a Georgia Sex Crimes ...
According to reports out of Cobb County, a father and his adult son have been arrested for child molestation and incest. The two men have been accused of abusing children within their family. They are facing charges of aggravated child molestation, felony incest, and felony sexual battery. As a...
Police in DeKalb County were able to identify and arrest three suspects that were involved in a carjacking last week. The carjacking led to the serious injury and hospitalization of a 74-year-old woman. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will outline the law behind carjacking in the state ...
A former judge in Walton County has been convicted of enticing a child for indecent purposes in federal court. He has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison. Although this is federal case - Georgia also has its own laws pertaining to enticing a child within the state. As a Georgia Sex...
According to reports, a man from Georgia and a woman from South Carolina have been convicted of production of child pornography. Both were sentenced to 30 years of prison each after being found guilty of attempting tot sexually exploit a young girl. As part of each of their sentences, they are b...
A teenager was allegedly the victim of an armed robbery after meeting face-to-face with a person he had connected with online about selling an electronic device. As of right now, not many details have been released, but officers are warning Georgians to stay away from these types of meet-ups. A...
According to reports out of Forsyth County, a woman has been arrested after allegedly advertising sexual services online as well as exposing her customers to HIV. The woman is facing charges of reckless conduct and prostitution in Georgia. As a Georgia Sex Crimes Lawyer, I will focus on the offe...
According to reports out of Coweta County, a former jail employee was arrested after being accused by investigators and inmates for having a sexual relationship with an inmate. The situation is still under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and more details are expected to be r...
Three individuals have been arrested in South Georgia after a drug lab was discovered in a house. Local deputies as well as agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security searched two houses as a result of search warrants. The lab was in the process of converting liquid meth into crystal 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!
