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 Atlanta, authorities arrested a woman this past week for allegedly defacing a confederate statue in front of the Capitol building. The statue has been a controversial subject for years - it's a bronze statue of John Brown Gordon. Gordon was a former s...
Athens, Ga. - According to reports out of Athens-Clarke County, four people were arrested earlier this year when they were the focus of a drug sting. The arrests occurred in January. The arresting authorities consisted of the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local ...
Forest Park, Ga. - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in Forest Park. According to reports, two suspects were shot by police last night. Both suspects are expected to survive. The two suspects were being pursued by officers after they allegedly ju...
Canton, Ga. - Cherokee County deputies arrested a 30-year-old man after accusing him of attempting to meet and sexually abuse a 15-year-old girl. According to reports, the man was unaware that he had been communicating with an undercover investigator who was impersonating a young girl. The mee...
Woodstock, Ga. - Officers in Woodstock arrested a local doctor after he allegedly approached them and appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. His appearance led to a search of his person as well as his vehicle. Officers found over sixteen grams of fentanyl, ten vials of ketamine, doze...
LaGrange, Ga. - A twenty-eight-year-old man has been arrested and booked into the Troup County Jail this past week. According to officers, the man has been wanted by authorities for the last two weeks. He has been accused of leaving a loaded handgun around children. This led to a six-year-old ...
Sandy Springs, Ga. - According to recent reports out of Sandy Springs, a man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his girlfriend outside of a hotel in Sandy Springs. The man has been accused of shooting his girlfriend and fleeing the scene. He then allegedly attempted to steal a car from ...
Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports, there have been 532 arrests within the City of Atlanta. The majority of these arrests are resulting from the protests and riots within the city. Many of the arrests are misdemeanor arrests for curfew violations. However, there are more serious arrests as well ...
Newnan, Ga. - A local Newnan man has been arrested after he being accused of molesting a minor. The man was arrested after what officials reported was a week-long investigation. The Coweta County Sheriff's Office stated that a family member of the victim came forward and reported the incidents...
Stockbridge, Ga. - According to recent reports, the Henry County Police Department is asking for help to identify three men that have been accused of robbing a convenience store in Stockbridge yesterday. The convenience store is attached to a gas station at the intersection of Georgia 155 and ...
Atlanta, Ga. - Reports out of the City of Atlanta show that a woman has been charged after being accused of concealing the death of her infant. The baby was discovered in a home in May after police received a call that there was a dead body in an apartment off of Gun Club Road. As of now, no o...
Atlanta, Ga. - A shooting dispute that was reported off of Gresham Road in Atlanta has been ruled as an act of self-defense. Dekalb County Police have not arrested or charged the man who has been held responsible for the death of another man at a local Walmart. Police arrived at the scene afte...
Atlanta, Ga. - According to recent reports, a man died from a gunshot wound while driving his vehicle. Police stated that the driver was shot while he was stopped at the red light of Peachtree Road and Peachtree Battle Avenue at 10:00 pm. Residents called police after gunshots were heard in th...
Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports from the second day or protests and riots in Downtown Atlanta, authorities arrested over 150 alleged participants. News outlets reported that hundreds of people had gathered once again outside of Centennial Olympic Park. Even though Mayor bottoms enacted a c...
Atlanta, Ga. - According to reports over the past day, what began as peaceful protests resulted in both violence and chaos within the City of Atlanta. A peaceful protest began yesterday in honor of the death of George Floyd. Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis after he was pinn...
Atlanta, Ga. - Nearly seventy people have been accused as a result of a month long federal drug trafficking investigation. The FBI, the DEA, the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, and some local state agencies worked together during the investigation. The investigation resulted in th...
Powder Springs, Ga. - A local man has been accused of attacking his own mother with a meat cleaver this past week. The man was arrested Sunday night on charges of aggravated battery on a person 65 or older. The warrant states: “Said accused did strike said victim with a meat cleaver, causing l...
Buford, Ga. - Hall County officers arrested a man after he was rescued from a house fire. According to reports, police responded to the residence off of Friendship Farm Drive Saturday afternoon after being called there regarding a domestic dispute. It is believed that the man was previously in...
Canton, Ga. – Cherokee County authorities conducted a search after learning that an elderly woman was hiding a Florida fugitive in her home in Canton. Police discovered the wanted man hiding in the attic of the woman's house. He is currently facing over ten charges in the state of Florida. Bot...
Athens, Ga. – Reports out of Clarke County yesterday detail a story about a local Athens man who attacked two recent UGA Graduates outside of a store. The man allegedly attacked the two women as they left the Golden Pantry. He attacked them with a razor knife. Both women were taken to a local ...
Atlanta, Ga. – According to reports from this past week, a dispute over a parking space ended in a shooting. Police showed up to a Texaco station on the corner of Campbellton Road around 11:30 PM on Wednesday night. The Atlanta Police Department spokesman Officer Steve Avery stated, “The suspe...
Cedartown, Ga. – According to the Polk County Police Department, a local man in his thirties has been arrested on eight different charges. The man was accused of attempting to meet and molest a child. However, he was allegedly messaging an undercover detective instead. Polk County Officers ann...
Peachtree City, Ga. – According to reports, a woman in Peachtree City has been arrested on the charge of child molestation. Investigators and authorities have reported that additional charges are expected. They have stated that the incidents began in 2019 with the same victim. No other details...
Athens, Ga. – A robbery was reported last night in Athens. Police are still searching for the suspects that allegedly held up an auto parts store. Lt. John Radford stated that the robbery occurred just after 9:00 PM. Two men wearing surgical masks entered the store. One of the men pulled out a...
Kennesaw, Ga. – According to reports out of Cobb County, a woman has been arrested on a murder charge. The charge stems from a traffic incident that occurred Monday night. Police stated that the woman purposefully and intentionally rear-ended another vehicle which resulted in the death of the ...
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!
