Being accused of shooting a man is an offense that should always be taken seriously since the penalties are likely quite steep. When that shooting takes place in broad daylight in a drive-by-shooting like manner, the allegations are likely to be even more serious and...
Felonies
Dekalb County criminal conviction reinstated against driver
When people drive, accidents are going to happen. Whether it is hitting another car, some other form of property or even another person, sometimes it is simply unavoidable. For one woman in Dekalb County, unfortunately this is exactly what she says occurred, and now...
Man convicted of DeKalb County murders set to be sentenced
Anyone charged with any sort of crime in Georgia needs to present a solid defense in order to stand a chance of achieving the best possible outcome to their case. This is everyone's right, along with the presumption of innocence. T Even when the best defense is...
Area man allegedly robs own workplace at gunpoint
Even if it appears that the prosecutors' case is all wrapped up before criminal charges have been filed, it's a mistake to jump to conclusions about a person's guilt. Everyone is entitled to a presumption of innocence. It doesn't matter whether a case seems...
Georgia man accused of felony murder arrested two years later
If someone is accused of a felony, during the course of which someone else is killed, the defendant can be accused of felony murder. There are various felonies from which this charge could stem, including arson, burglary, rape, kidnapping and robbery. In Atlanta, a...
SWAT team call in Georgia leads to standoff, assault charges
Gwinett County Police recently responded to a call claiming that a man was physically harming a woman inside an SUV. The SUV was parked at a gas station, which also happened to be next to a child care center.Once police arrived on the scene, the man allowed the woman...
UGA Bulldogs let go of player accused of felony weapons offenses
Millions of little boys grow up wanting to play as a professional athlete in the NFL, the NHL or as an MLB player. It breaks a parent's heart when they know that they have to somehow adjust their child's expectations before shattering their dream with the knowledge...