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.
Brookhaven, Ga. - According to reports out of the the City of Brookhaven, a recently released felon broke into a local residence and approached a resident as she was in the shower. The woman then screamed for her husband. The husband and the man struggled which resulted in the husband being s...
Columbus, Ga. - An officer with the Columbus Police Department is facing charges of battery and violation of oath of office according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI has been investigating the officer since he was accused of using excessive force during a man's arrest over pos...
Gainesville, Ga. - Authorities in Hall County have arrested a local woman after seizing over 380 grams of methamphetamine from her residence in Gainesville. A joint investigation between the Hall County Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad and the Gainesville Police Department led to a search warrant ...
Newnan, Ga. - A 20-year-old man was arrested by Coweta County Police after being discovered hiding in a 12-year-old girl's closet. He has been arrested on charges of aggravated child molestation, rape, and possession of child pornography. A family member found the man in the girl's closet and ...
Buford, Ga. - A local man in Gwinnett County is currently being sought by officers after his girlfriend's body was discovered in a Buford neighborhood. The body was found in the roadway near the intersection of Roxwood Park Drive and Woodward Mill Road. The woman was allegedly shot and killed ...
Atlanta, Ga. - Atlanta authorities reported a violent robbery that occurred on Monday. The incident resulted in the beating and robbery of a man in a wheelchair at an apartment complex in Southwest Atlanta. The victim reported that he was outside of his apartment when he was approached by two ...
Jonesboro, Ga. - Police Officers with the Clayton County Sheriff's Office have arrested a suspect who has been accused of robbing three different businesses in the same day. Robberies were reported a two restaurants as well as a pharmacy - all on Tara Boulevard. The same suspect also allegedly...
Flowery Branch, Ga. - The Hall County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in Flowery Branch this past week after a lengthy child molestation investigation. The suspect is facing multiple sex charges: Aggravated Sodomy in Georgia Rape in Georgia Aggravated Child Molestation in Georgia Ent...
Stone Mountain, Ga. - Officers with the DeKalb County Police Department have released a sketch of a suspect that they have accused of groping multiple women at different bus stops in the local area. The incidents occurred at random bus stops in Stone Mountain. Victims have reported that the su...
Roswell, Ga. - Police with the Roswell Police Department are searching for two suspects who have been accused of breaking into a local residence and holding one of the residents at gunpoint. The suspects were in the process of robbing the home when the resident shouted causing one of the men t...
Gwinnett County, Ga. - According to authorities in Gwinnett County, many people have called in regarding a video of a young girl being disciplined. The video allegedly took place in Gwinnett County. The video has also circulated across many different social media platforms. Viewers are worried...
McDonough, Ga. - Henry County police officers are investigating a dispute that occurred early this morning. According to reports, an argument started around 2:30 AM. It resulted in gunshots being fired near White Dove Drive. No details other than the report of one fatality have been released. ...
South Fulton, Ga. - According to reports out of South Fulton, authorities are now offering a reward for any information regarding the suspect or suspects involved in the murder of a man who's body was discovered earlier in the summer. The man's body was found in a burned car on July 18th near ...
Cedartown, Ga. - Last month, authorities in Floyd County, reported the home invasion of a local residence that resulted in the death of a grandmother. This past week, two teenagers were arrested in relation to that incident. The teens are facing charges of aggravated assault and felony murder....
Gainesville, Ga. - A suspect from a restaurant burglary in July has been arrested in Gainesville. According to authorities, the man broke into the restaurant and stole money. What makes the incident strange is that the man allegedly lit money on fire and stuffed it in the sinks and toilets of t...
Gainesville, Ga. - According to reports out of Hall County, a man has been arrested and remains in custody as of this morning. He is facing charges of child molestation, sex trafficking, reckless conduct, and sexual battery. Authorities have stated that he allegedly molested a girl during a se...
Cumming, Ga. - The Forsyth County District Attorney's Office reported that a former Metro Atlanta pastor has pleaded guilty to three counts of child molestation this past week. He has been sentenced to serve 5 years out of a 20 year sentenced at 81 years old. Not many details have been release...
Lawrenceville, Ga. - According to Gwinnett County police, they are searching for a suspect who has been accused of carjacking a vehicle at a gas station. What makes the incident even more dangerous is that the man carjacked the vehicle while a woman and her baby were inside of the car. The mot...
Senoia, Ga. - According to reports out of Troup County Jail, an inmate has attempted to solicit the murder of a local deputy while in custody. The inmate has been charged now with criminal attempt of murder. Authorities have reported that he was soliciting someone to kill the deputy. No other ...
Atlanta, Ga. - Atlanta Police have arrested a young man in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred at a house party in the northwest part of the city. Officers were called to a gruesome scene on August 10th. They discovered a 19-year-old dead in the front yard of the residence. There was ...
Atlanta, Ga. - A local Atlanta couple has been arrested on charges of second-degree murder and second-degree child cruelty. The charges follow the death of their 1-month-old infant on April 17th. Investigators assigned to the case have determined that the infant died as a result of malnourishm...
Chamblee, Ga. - Two men approached a mother in a Chamblee neighborhood in the middle of the day on Saturday and held her at gunpoint. They kidnapped her baby - a one-year-old boy. Georgia State Patrol Troopers spotted the suspected vehicle in Carroll County and pulled them over. The kidnappin...
Gainesville, Ga. - A jailer working in the Hall County Jail has been arrested this past week on charges of violation of oath and sexual assault. According to authorities, he resigned before his pending termination earlier this month. Not many details have been released, but Sheriff Gerald Couc...
Oxford, Ga. - According to reports out of Newton County, a local woman has pleaded guilty to felony murder and aggravated assault in the death of her two-year-old daughter. Not many details have been released, however, it is known that the woman called 911 and explained that she shot her own c...
Athens, Ga. - Reports out of Clarke County show that at least two of the nine suspects that were arrested in a child exploitation sting have received serious sentences this past week. The sting, “Operation End Game,” was conducted by the US Department of Justice. Two of the suspects pleaded gu...
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!
