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.
Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports out of Downtown Atlanta, a man wielding a hammer as a weapon hijacked a MARTA bus this afternoon. Earlier today, a man who boarded a local MARTA bus used a hammer to threaten the bus driver. The driver pulled the bus over on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and eve...
Vinings, Ga. - According to police in Cobb County, they are investigating a string of fires that have been reported as intentionally set at multiple condominiums in Vinings. All of the fires have been reported as acts of arson. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney, I will outline the law beh...
Atlanta, Ga. - Four men local to the Atlanta Area have been sentenced after pleading guilty to a cocaine trafficking scheme. The scheme involved the seizure of several kilos of cocaine, over $50,000 in case, and various firearms. Each of the men received over ten years of prison time. These cha...
Stone Mountain, Ga. - According to Gwinnett County authorities, a month after being accused of shooting his wife in the face, a man who has been on the run was arrested this past week. The man is facing charges of aggravated assault, battery, and cruelty to children. He is currently being held...
Decatur, Ga. - According to reports out of Jackson, Tennessee, a suspect wanted for crimes committed in DeKalb County has been arrested by U.S. Marshals. The man was arrested for crimes against a thirteen-year-old. He is currently awaiting extradition to Georgia. No other details have been rel...
Hiram, Ga. - According to officers in Paulding County, a suspicious person was reported attempting to get into a local woman's home. Later that same day, officers were called back to the same area after reports of gunfire. Deputies arrived to find a lot of blood at the scene. The suspect from ...
Austell, Ga. - Investigators and authorities have charged a teenager with murder after his brother died in the commission of a robbery in Austell. What is even more confusing for the public is that investigators do not believe that the boy fired a single shot during the actual robbery. However...
Dawsonville, Ga. - Not many details have been released about a serious arrest that has made headlines this week regarding a juvenile who has been arrested for concealing the death of an infant in Dawsonville. Dawson County authorities connected the juvenile girl to the death of a newborn. The ...
Marietta, Ga. - According to authorities with Cobb County, a local hotel in Marietta on Northwest Parkway has been named as a sex trafficking hub. Reports state that employees of the hotel aided sex traffickers in hiding from police and were actually paid by the crime ring. As a Georgia Crimin...
Fayette County, Ga. - According to officers in Fayette County, a man who had been arrested for statutory rape and enticing a child for indecent purposes back in June, he is now facing more charges for aggravated child molestation. No further details have been released. His bond status is still...
Atlanta, Ga. - A shootout on Wednesday made local headlines in Atlanta. Authorities arrested a suspect yesterday on charges of aggravated assault and felony murder. No other details have been released, but the incident resulted in the death of one victim. As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer,...
Rome, Ga. - Authorities in Floyd County have arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping a woman from a local hotel and raping her at a nearby trailer park. She was allegedly forced into a car outside the Sunrise Inn and Suites. The kidnapping was carried out by two men. They have been accused of ...
Gainesville, Ga. - Officers in Hall County ended up arresting a man for aggravated assault, kidnapping, and false imprisonment near Lake Lanier in Gainesville. According to reports, the suspect stopped his car on Flat Creek Road while a 20-year-old woman was walking. He forced the woman into h...
Gwinnett County, Ga. - A local woman in Gwinnett County was arrested this past week after neighbors videoed her abusing her dog on the balcony of her apartment. The video shows the woman yelling at the dog, striking the dog, and repeatedly throwing the dog into a wall. The dog has survived and...
Walton County, Ga. - A woman who had been convicted of murdering her husband in 2015 has been granted a new trial by the Georgia Supreme Court this past week. The decision stems from her 2018 appeal. There were various issues with the witnesses and testimonies involved in her initial trial. I...
Doraville, Ga. - Authorities have arrested two teenagers in connection with two separate incidents in Doraville. The two teenagers were charged with robbing two different people earlier in the day on Friday. One of the two victims actually knew and recognized one of the teenagers. He called po...
Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports out of Atlanta, a toddler is fighting for his life after shooting himself in the head after finding a loaded gun in his home. The boyfriend of the toddler's mother has been arrested on charges of reckless conduct, cruelty to children, and possession of a fir...
Decatur, Ga. - According to reports out DeKalb County this past week, a fight that broke out on a MARTA bus led to the hospitalization of a 19-year-old man. Authorities believe that the fight started near Wesley Chapel Road and resulted in gunfire soon after. Fortunately, no one else on the bu...
DeKalb County, Ga. - According to reports out of DeKalb County, a local man has been arrested on rape charges. The suspect allegedly raped a woman in an undisclosed location last month. No other details have been released as of right now, but the man was arrested and booked into DeKalb County ...
Atlanta, Ga. - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration teamed with the local authorities were able to seize over $8 million worth of heroin and cocaine in Southwest Atlanta this past week. Even though the bust occurred within Fulton County, the drugs were seized by federal authorities and the...
Newnan, Ga. - An arrest happened in Newnan that is actually a rarely seen occurrence - a felony level reckless conduct arrest. According to reports, a local woman is facing felony reckless conduct charges after she allegedly had sex with two individuals without disclosing to either of them tha...
Austell, Ga. - A local couple allegedly got into a domestic incident that resulted in the arrest of the girlfriend. According to reports out of Cobb County, a woman allegedly set a fire in a bedroom closet located in the couple's apartment in Austell. The chief fire investigator released this ...
Fayetteville, Ga. - Fayette County authorities have arrested a local man in Fayetteville. He is facing charges of child molestation, sexual battery, and statutory rape. All of the charges stem from the same investigation. No other details have been released yet, however, he has been booked int...
Covington, Ga. - Middle Georgia authorities along with United States Marshals have been participating in a lengthy investigation focused on a white supremacy gang that has been involved in methamphetamine trafficking. The latest arrest came out of Newton County. Butts County Sheriff Gary Long ...
Buford, Ga. - According to reports out of Gwinnett County, a local woman in Buford was scammed by a man who claimed to be a dealership owner in Buford. Investigators and officers are searching for the man as he allegedly lied to the woman about owning a dealership and has gotten away with taki...
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!
