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.
Bobby Cardenas and Michael Tatro - both North Georgia residents - have been arrested after being accused of breaking another man's teeth and causing several facial fractures. Cardenas and Tatro have been charged with: Aggravated Assault in Georgia, Aggravated Battery in Georgia, And Batte...
The Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, FBI's North Georgia Major Offender Task Force, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Commerce Police Department, the Georgia Department of Corrections and the sheriff's offices of: Banks County, Barrow County, Hall County, And Jackson Coun...
Randal Harris was convicted and sentenced this past week for the molestation of two underage girls. Harris, a 65 year old from Murray County, was convicted of the following offenses: Sexual Battery in Georgia Aggravated Child Molestation in Georgia Incest in Georgia Influencing a Witness in...
Cobb County police are still on the lookout for two men who are believed to be armed and dangerous after an alarming report was made Sunday afternoon. According to the owner of a travel agency off of Windy Hill Road, two men entered his building and threatened to blow up the building with everyo...
Brooks Nickles, a 21 year old man, was arrested after being accused of starting several different fires in a mobile home park in Forsyth County. So far the investigation has not revealed any connection between the man and the mobile park. Nickles has been arrested on charges of first degree ars...
Woodstock dentist, Damon Bond, turned himself in after being accused of assaulting an Uber driver last weekend. The Uber driver posted the video of the assault on Facebook. According to reports, Bond threatened the driver by telling him that he had a firearm in his possession. As a Georgia Crim...
A woman in Middle Georgia was arrested after over 450 dogs were rescued from two of her properties over the weekend. Belinda Powell, a German Shepherd breeder, has been accused of animal cruelty. The majority of the dogs had serious injuries and all were found in terrible living conditions. An e...
There is an ongoing search as of this morning for a young man who was allegedly the victim of a carjacking in Gwinnett County. A witness reported that Neil Frasdilla was in a karaoke bar parking lot when two men pointed a handgun at him and forced him to drive the two of them in his car. The car...
Nathaniel Nuckols, a man from Canton, surprised a family in Cobb County when he allegedly broke into their home while they were out of town for the holidays. Nuckols changed the locks to the family's home and moved in. He approached the front door when they returned home and according to reports,...
A man was arrested over this past week after allegedly going to a park in Forsyth County to meet with a 14 year old girl and have sex with her. He has been arrested on many different attempt charges but also sexual exploitation of a child. Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Georgia O.C.G.A. §16-...
Juan Hernandez was arrested at Town Center Mall in Cobb County on peeping tom charges this past week. According to reports, Hernandez admitted to recording customers in changing rooms at Forever 21. Crimes involving the invasion of privacy of others are taken very seriously in Georgia. When peop...
Bo Dukes, a South Georgia man, has been accused of aiding in the hiding and concealment of the body of missing woman Tara Grinstead. He is now also wanted by police in another unrelated case. Dukes is facing charges of: False Imprisonment in Georgia Sodomy in Georgia Rape in Georgia Conceal...
It is the first day of 2019, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has already started an investigation into a fatal police shooting that occurred late last night. According to reports, a man attempted to rob a liquor store in Stone Mountain last night by entering the shop and pointing a gun a...
A group of women allegedly took 30 coats off the rack at a department store at North Point Mall in Fulton County. The amount of coats added up to several thousands of dollars. The security guards at the department store apparently caught on quickly, and the women each dropped the coats and ran o...
The father of a 2-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl was arrested after his son shot his sister in the hand in their home in NW Atlanta. The father has been arrested on the charges of reckless conduct and possession of a handgun as a convicted felon. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will ...
Clayton County authorities arrested Shavar Dowdell and Quadayous Ridley on murder warrants this past week. According to investigations, both men have been accused of shooting another man in College Park in August. Clayton County police found the victim dead shot multiple times in the back. Both ...
When most people think of Georgia Criminal Defenses, they first think of self defense. Unfortunately, the media has sent confusing signals about this particular defense leading people to believe it is easy to utilize and apply in one's own criminal case. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I ...
A man has been arrested in DeKalb County on the following charges: False Imprisonment in Georgia Aggravated Assault in Georgia Theft by Receiving in Georgia Criminal Damage to Property in Georgia According to reports, police arrived to a residence in DeKalb County last week in response t...
Trinny Price has been arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot up everyone in his former employer's restaurant - a Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen off of Cobb Parkway. According to reports, his manager refused to give him his final paycheck. Eye witnesses said that his manager asked Price to turn ...
According to reports, Joel Fedd and his nephew moved into a house in Gwinnett County. This move was unbeknownst to the actual owners. Fedd stated that he had a right to both the land and the house. He posted photographs of himself with the house on social media. Fedd claimed to be taking the la...
A Sprint store in DeKalb County caught a hooded man aiming a gun at the store's employees, pushing one employee to the ground and dragging another employee by her legs before forcing them to empty a safe. According to reports, it is unknown how much the man stole, and right now the store's owner ...
A surveillance video at Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Roswell (North Fulton County) showed six people in their parking lot early Monday morning. The six proceeded to break into the dealership. Five of the men managed to get away, but one of the officers used a taser on Quindarius Clemon who...
Adam Brady and Elizabeth Norris, a couple in Coweta County, have been indicted on charges concerning the death of their infant son. The incident happened in March, and the baby allegedly suffocated to death in his crib in their home. According to reports, Brady discovered the child when he arrive...
Sandy Mathis has turned herself into Atlanta police after being accused of using a hammer to break her mother's hands. Her mother, Willie Monroe, is 94 years old. Monroe was examined at Grady Memorial Hospital where doctors determined the injuries to her hands were very serious and must have been...
Forsyth County Republican and State Senator, Michael Williams, has been accused of several different fraud crimes. Williams is known for waging a very controversial campaign for governor this year in Georgia. He has declined to comment on the incident, but his former campaign manager has called...
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!
