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.
Morris Ellis has been charged with aggravated battery after he allegedly fought a man over a handicapped parking spot. The incident occurred in Barrow County, and the alleged victim is on life support as a result. According to reports, he fell over backward and sustained a head injury during the ...
A young man, Darrius Vassar, has been charged regarding multiple church burglaries in Clayton County. There have been multiple church burglaries reported and investigated in the county since February 21st. After investigating multiple surveillance videos and linking pawned items at different pawn...
A woman was arrested this week after an emotional outburst at the Georgia Department of Driver Services office. Polly Barfield was waiting to see a representative to get some paperwork done and according to the warrant, she finally got so frustrated that she yelled, “If I had a bomb, Id blow thi...
There has been a recent slew of cop impersonations in both Fulton County and Cobb County. The most recent occurred earlier this morning, when Diondre Reeves followed and pulled a man over in DeKalb County. The man and his sister ended up calling 911 because they did not believe that Reeves was an...
Ive written a few blogs focusing on the Georgia Criminal Process. An arrest is debilitating. The process afterwards is just as confusing and overwhelming for most people. In fact, the majority of people get intimidated by the mere idea of going to trial. The good news is if you are armed with a ...
Leon Tripp is facing charges of kidnapping in Georgia and murder in Georgia. His stepdaughter, Latania Carwell, went missing in April of 2017 the night before her 16th birthday in Richmond County. She was last seen with Leon Tripp according to reports. Both Leon and Latanias mother, Tanya Tripp,...
Property crimes in Georgia are complicated to most Georgians - especially theft laws. Yesterday, I explained theft by taking in Georgia, and today, Id like to focus on three other common types of theft in Georgia. Theft charges can be confusing, and its important to have a Georgia Criminal De...
Theft comes in many shapes and sizes according to Georgia law. The Georgia Code defines the following different types of thefts: Theft by Conversion in Georgia (O.C.G.A. §16-8-4) Theft by Conversion for Real Property Improvements in Georgia (O.C.G.A. §161-18-5) Theft by Extortion in Georgia ...
The Georgia Criminal Process can be very overwhelming. Today Id like to focus on bail and bond in the state of Georgia. Most people believe that bail and bond in Georgia are the same thing. The terms are even used interchangeably. Bail is the term that describes money given as a deposit to ensu...
Ryan Harvey, a former Henry County high school teacher, was indicted on Thursday on the following charges: One count aggravated child molestation, Two counts of sexual battery against a child, And three counts of electronically furnishing obscene material to a minor. According to reports,...
Tyon Poindexter was arrested last Friday on charges of failure to register as a sex offender and giving a false address to a law enforcement officer. Authorities have been looking for him since he failed to register as a sex offender in 2016, and he eventually was found in a Fulton County library...
DeKalb County police arrested a man on charges of kidnapping and enticing a child for indecent purposes. Alvin Joiner allegedly abducted a young girl at the beginning of last month. According to reports, he kidnapped a Miller Grove High School girl (14 years old) while she was walking to school. ...
According to DeKalb County police, an Atlanta police officer, Jason Ricketts, has been accused of both stalking and threatening his ex-girlfriend. Ricketts was arrested on Tuesday morning, and as a result, the Atlanta police have decided to relieve Ricketts of his officer duties depending on the ...
As Ive outlined in most of my posts, there are a great deal of valid Georgia Criminal Defenses that a knowledgable and experienced Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer can utilize to defend someone who has been accused of a crime in Georgia. Today, Id like to focus on the defense of Abandonment of...
Residents of a Cherokee County community reported what seemed to be an explosion near their homes on February 15. Authorities identified a suspect, Andrew Davidson, who is now facing a charge of conspiracy to commit a crime. This was after authorities allegedly found explosives and bomb-making ma...
This past week I wrote an article on what constitutes a terroristic threat in the state of Georgia. Theres a lot of focus right now on both terroristic threats and terroristic acts not only in the state of Georgia but across the country with the amount of school-related shootings and threats in ...
A 14 year old boy was arrested yesterday on charges of aggravated child molestation. He allegedly sexually molested a minor girl in Hall County. In Georgia, there is child molestation and aggravated child molestation. Today, Id like to analyze the differences so as to better understand what exac...
February 2018 has been a tragic month all across the nation with many crimes being committed against others. Some of the crimes include: There have been multiple robberies of Georgia Tech students recently. One occurred on February 5th near the Midtown campus. The victim told officers he was vis...
What does it mean to face both federal and state charges? In Georgia, it simply means that a person has been charged with violating state laws by the State of Georgia and also has been charged with violating federal laws by the United States Attorneys Office. Charges can be brought at the stat...
Yesterday, a young man pled guilty to armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony regarding an incident that occurred on December 14, 2016. His name is Demarcus Stovall, and he is headed to prison for the next 27 years. Stovall was 20 years old...
As discussed in yesterdays post, an arrest is a debilitating experience. When someone gets arrested and charged with a crime in Georgia, his or her first move should be to hire a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer. Criminal defense attorneys play an important role to ensure that a persons right to...
Heather Locklear, celebrated American actress, was recently arrested for domestic violence and three counts of battery on police officers. The domestic violence count is allegedly towards Locklears boyfriend. This is the perfect example that an arrest can happen to ANYONE. An arrest can be both...
A sophomore at South Gwinnett High School in Gwinnett County is facing charges after posting a video on social media of a clip being put into a gun saying, “South Gwinnett, youre next.” There has been no release of the students name or what exactly he is charged with, but according to other sou...
Two men were pulled over in a routine traffic stop with the Georgia State Patrol in Gwinnett County last week. During the stop, the GSP officers seized $200,000 in cash and around a half of a kilogram of heroin. From there, they were led to a stash house where they found another $50,000 in cash, ...
Dorothy Gass made a 911 call at 3:15 am on January 1st. She allegedly claimed that her daughter-in-law, Amy Gass, had threatened to kill her children and herself. When authorities arrived on the scene, they were met by Mark Parkinson, Amys father. His wife claimed that he had heard what he thoug...
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!
