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 Criminal Defense Lawyer, I find recent headlines absolutely deplorable. News that diabetics in Georgia prisons are dying from neglect has made headlines recently. As a diabetic, I am very concerned that people in prison and jail are not getting needed medication. To be clear, diabet...
According to reports out of Hall County, a 40-year-old man has been arrested after the alleged victim's family filed a complaint accusing him molesting a 12-year-old boy. The complaint alleged that the molestation occurred in October of last year. As a Georgia Sex Crimes Lawyer, I will outline ...
Reports out of Atlanta show that 32-year-old man, Zachariah Williams, has been arrested for weeks worth of vandalism near Pryor Road. Authorities have been trying to find the suspect responsible for graffiti depicting satanic symbolism including: 666, Die, Payback, I'm going to kill you, etc. Th...
As a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney, I do my best to outline certain defenses on a regular basis so that more individuals are aware of their rights in Georgia. However, the purpose is purely educational. I, by no means, am condoning anyone attempting to represent themselves in a crime. Again ...
Two individuals from Jonesboro have been arrested for impersonating police officers after driving into a restaurant parking lot in Alpharetta in a car with K9 and 911 emblems on the sides. The two individuals were identified as Samantha Ferbee and Gary Gaston. Police officers spotted the vehicle...
According to reports, a teenager has been accused of several different serious crimes in the past week. Reports show that D'Shawn Garrison is facing six different felonies. He has been arrested on the following charges after two separate incidents in the same week: Carjacking in Georgia Fleei...
As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I speak with people who have been accused or arrested for crimes in Georgia on a daily basis. The reality is that more often than not - people are wrongfully accused or incorrectly charged. In these cases, there are Georgia Criminal Defenses that can apply. ...
A task force made up of the following agencies is responsible for the arrests of at least six people for trafficking methamphetamine across the South East. Federal Bureau of Investigation U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI's Appal...
According to reports out of SE Atlanta, Octavia Carter, a 27-year-old woman, has been accused of setting an apartment complex on fire this past week. Carter allegedly started a fire that damaged five apartments and thusly, displacing several families. Fortunately, the fire was extinguished witho...
According to reports out of Henry County, authorities are still searching for two men that have been accused of breaking into the Henry County Water Authority. The two suspects allegedly entered into several different vehicles sometime between 2:00am and 5:00am on April 28th. The two men then dr...
Sandy Mathis, pleaded guilty and was convicted of beating her 94-year-old mother with a hammer inside her home in NW Atlanta. The reports have been staggered regarding her actual convictions, which as a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney, I am very used to seeing. Much like sex crimes in Georgia,...
A 26-year-old woman from New Jersey has been arrested on multiple charges in Rockdale County. These charges include aggravated assault in Georgia. According to reports, the woman was arrested and slipped off her handcuffs and hit a police officer with them. She then reached for the officer's tas...
A 2014 case in Bibb County has finally been closed. Kristopher Roberson, a 38 year old Georgia man, has been convicted of: Rape in Georgia Aggravated Assault in Georgia Kidnapping in Georgia False Imprisonment in Georgia Aggravated Sodomy in Georgia According to records, Roberson was fo...
Reports out of a school district in Newton County, reveal that a former substitute teacher has been arrested on charges of terroristic threats and terroristic acts. The substitute teacher allegedly started a fight with an elementary school principal while working. The school system has reported...
According to news reports, Christopher Ashby and another man were allegedly smoking methamphetamine at a mobile home when officers in Rockdale County showed up. Ashby has been accused of initiating a struggle between one of the officers and himself. Ashby is facing charges of: Obstruction in ...
A 24-year-old man has been accused of entering his ex-girlfriend's home two weeks ago in Gwinnett County. Miguel Almodovar resulted to pointing a gun at her husband when he refused him entry to see her. According to reports, Almodovar pointed a small handgun at her husband's head and threatened ...
A woman in Hall County was arrested for obstruction of a law enforcement officer as well as battery in Georgia after an incident last Friday. According to reports, officers were called to the Gainesville Free Chapel location to deal with an aggressive trespasser. The officer said that as he appr...
Reports out of Bibb County revealed an indictment of thirty-three men for allegedly racketeering and Georgia Street Gang Activity while inside of jail. The suspects allegedly used contraband cellphones to continue their operations from their cells. According to the indictment, the suspects have ...
Eighteen-year-old, Adonis Lewis, was arrested last summer on the following charges: Felony Murder in Georgia Aggravated Assault in Georgia Armed Robbery in Georgia Now according to reports out of DeKalb County, Lewis was again arrested for failing to show up to court for his arraignment i...
According to reports out of Clarke County, a high school teacher is wanted on charges relating to her alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. The School District has reported that they became aware of the inappropriate incident, reported it to local law enforcement, and placed the tea...
Warner Robins officers are still on the lookout for three suspects. These three men have been accused of robbing a 61-year-old man at gunpoint inside of his home. According to reports, the man had just gotten home with his daily deposit. As he walked inside he discovered the three men with handg...
The popular Tybee Island beach party, Orange Crush, has been cancelled this year after the event's promoter was arrested on charges of criminal damage to property and giving a false name to police in Georgia. According to reports, all events associated with the promoter, Mikey Turner, have been ...
Johnny Miller, a 40-year-old man, has been arrested this past week after allegedly getting angry with his mother and setting her house on fire in Cobb County. Arson is a very serious crime in Georgia. It is an offense that has multiple crimes associated with it. Arson is broken down into three d...
Elisha Gilbert, a 37-year-old man from Kennesaw, has been arrested after being accused of harassing women inside a women's restroom at WellStar in Cobb County. According to reports, Gilbert has been arrested at this particular WellStar location before. He was previously arrested for criminal tre...
Taylor Guthrie, a former teacher in Hall County, was arrested yesterday after he was accused of sending inappropriate and obscene texts to a 16-year-old student. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will outline the offense of electronically furnishing obscene materials to minors in today's p...
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!
