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.
As a Georgia Sex Crimes Lawyer, there have been a lot of stories about sex trafficking as well as child molestation in the news recently. One of the most recent stories is about a 70-year-old man who has been convicted of child molestation in Cobb County. According to the court reports, the abus...
Reports out of Clayton County show that a man has been arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies and burglaries ranging from 2015 to this year. The man has been charged with 80 felonies including: Violation of Probation in Georgia Obstruction in Georgia Kidnapping in Georgia ...
A man is facing charges of child cruelty and aggravated assault in Georgia. According to reports, Griffin Frank, a 28-year-old man, got into a domestic dispute with a woman. He then allegedly brandished a sword and pointed the sword at the victim. As he was wielding the weapon he was holding the...
Authorities out of Union City have cleared the Walmart Distribution Center in South Fulton after an alleged bomb threat occurred on site. Different authorities were called in to help this past Saturday after the alleged threat. Authorities from Douglas County and Fulton County came to help the U...
According to reports out of Mississippi, 32 year old Emanuel Moore was found with a teenager who had been reported kidnapped and missing in the state of Georgia. Moore was taken in by Mississippi State Troopers after they recognized what was described as signs of possible sex trafficking during ...
According to reports out of Habersham County, an adult and two juveniles are facing some serious charges including theft and gang activity in Georgia. These charges result from a string of car break-ins and thefts in the surrounding area. Authorities are bring 90 juvenile complaints against the ...
Reports out of Atlanta show that authorities within the Atlanta Police Department are still searching for suspects involved in a home invasion that resulted in several items being stolen. According to the victim, he came home to his front door being open and the security alarms going off through...
According to reports out of Roswell, a man has been charged and arrested for reckless conduct after leaving his young son behind his workplace while he bought alcohol from a liquor store with one of his coworkers. He allegedly drank enough liquor to pass out behind his workplace while his son at...
According to reports out of Pickens County, a man is facing murder charges as well as aggravated battery charges resulting from a bar fight that ended in the death of one of the fighters. One of the men has been accused of being responsible for the victim's death. The witnesses to the incident s...
According to reports out of Cobb County, a man has been arrested for aggravated assault and child cruelty after allegedly covering his wife in light fluid and attempting to light her on fire in front of their three grandchildren. Authorities reported that the man has struggled with a crack cocai...
An Atlanta family has accused a house sitter of stealing both jewelry and clothing from their home as well as trashing their home. Police arrested Meaghan Owens on a count of felony theft after allegedly finding the family's valuables in her car during an investigation after the accusation was m...
Chamblee officials have been looking for two suspects since early this morning. According to reports, two passengers ran from officers after a high speed police chase. Police managed to apprehend and arrest the vehicle's driver however. The driver is facing charges of fleeing police, obstruction...
According to reports out of Troup County, a lieutenant was sitting in his patrol car when he saw a car come to a stop suddenly, and a woman jumped out and ran to his vehicle. The woman claimed that she had been kidnapped in Alabama. The police then started to follow the vehicle. This led to a hi...
Bryan Keith Schmitt, a Sandy Springs attorney, has made headlines recently as a result of a fatal accident. Schmitt was recently released on a $500,000 bond according to press outlets. He is facing charges of aggravated assault and murder. These charges come from an incident that occurred earlie...
According to reports, a high school student was arrested this past week for bringing a weapon and illegal contraband to the school. The incident occurred at Grady High School. A spokesperson for the school said that the items were found in the student's backpack. So far the district has not spec...
Police in Rockdale County are still attempting to find a suspect who has been accused of robbing multiple people at gunpoint. These incidents occurred at numerous apartment complexes throughout the city of Conyers. According to reports, the suspect is a man who wore a black mask and used a handg...
Officers with the Atlanta Police Department are still on the search for a suspect who allegedly smashed a car window and stole a woman's belongings. The crime happened outside of a popular dog park in Atlanta. According to the victim, she arrive at Fetch Park and Ice House around 5:30pm. She ret...
According to reports out of Henry County, a family returned home to find their fridge empty and their lawn mower stolen. Neighbors were able to capture a man breaking into their house on their security cameras. The man can be seen breaking into the home through their back door. The surveillance c...
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has placed Gus Harter, an 80 year old pastor, under arrest for child molestation. According to reports, Gus and his wife adopted a total of nineteen children from the Philippines, where they built an orphanage and did missionary work. No details as to the accu...
Authorities in Johns Creek are still searching for a suspect who entered a Smoothie King on McGinnis Ferry Road this past week wearing a mask and brandishing a gun. Two female employees emptied the cash register and handed the suspect the money. The employees of the shop immediately called 911 a...
A driver has been arrested on drug charges as well as child cruelty charges after concerned witnesses called the police after noticing that he had been in a parking lot passed out in his vehicle for over two hours with a toddler crying in the backseat. According to reports out of Acworth, police...
An Uber driver called police after he was attacked on the corner of 14th and Howell Mill by a barefoot woman in a bikini top. The woman has been identified as Tasheena Campbell. She alleged approached him and started yelling at the driver. She then sat on top of the hood of his car and used her ...
Jacob Henson, a 26-year-old out of Cherokee County has been sentenced to 20 years. According to prosecutors, Henson went on a crime spree over a four week span last year. He stole trucks, motorbikes, ATVS, and sedans from people in Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, and Waleska. He was convicte...
According to reports out of Cobb County, security officers at SunTrust Park discovered eleven syringes and a gram of heroin in a man's backpack as he was trying to get into the game. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will outline the criminal offense of possessing heroin in today's post. ...
According to reports, three Georgians have been convicted of robbing a metro Atlanta bank and a loan business. Lenard Gibbs, Kyre Campbell, and Benita Alveranga were each sentenced to around sixty years in federal prison. The three pointed guns at employees in a PNC Bank in Lilburn. Even though...
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!
