The state Supreme Court’s chief justice says the question is whether the courts need legislative help to reconcile health and safety guidelines for juries with pent-up speedy trial demands that have been tolled since March By R. Robin McDonald | September 23, 2020 The Judicial…
by Mike Petchenik – DeKalb County WSBTV Originally published on WSBTV.com For the first time in several months, some metro municipal courts are back open for business, but with a different look due to the pandemic. In Dunwoody, officials told Channel 2′s Mike Petchenik they…
The Southern Center for Human Rights and newly formed Atlanta Justice Lawyers are coordinating to recruit and train lawyers to assist demonstrators arrested protesting the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. by Greg Land, Law.com Daily Report Online Lawrence Zimmerman was already outraged by the…
By VIRGINIA PRESCOTT & PRIA MAHADEVAN & CHASE MCGEE • MAY 15, 2020 This is a transcript of the GPB program “On Second Thought” which originally aired on May 15, 2020. Click here to listen to the original broadcast. While segments of Georgia’s economy have…
State and federal prosecutors invest considerable time and resources into investigating gang-related Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) charges in Georgia. Given this considerable investment, prosecutors often seek the harshest penalties allowable under the law once charges are formally brought. One important step for defendants…
Gang-related charges can pose serious challenges for defendants seeking to fight their charges. State and federal prosecutors generally do not show leniency for individuals facing accusations that they participated in organized crime. One important step for anyone facing these charges is to undergo Georgia gang…
If you’ve found yourself falsely accused of a crime in Georgia, it can be an overwhelming and stressful ordeal. You might feel uncertain, but the initial steps you take to respond to the erroneous allegations can directly impact the case outcome and affect your peace…
Georgia drug laws and penalties can be confusing to understand and overwhelming charges to face. In Georgia, every charge for a drug crime is serious, and there aren't any small drug charges. Regardless of the type of substance or the specific amount involved in a…
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