Federal Criminal Law News: Resentencing for Domestic Abuse Survivors
On July 1, 2025, the Survivor Justice Act went into effect. Its purpose is to provide relief for survivors of domestic violence and child abuse from being convicted or serving long sentences for conduct involving self-defense and coercion. Self defense can now be raised in any type of offense against
PAROLE POLICY VICTORY!
In Stinchcomb v. Georgia, our firm—led by law partner Leigh Schrope—successfully overturned Mr. Stinchcomb’s murder conviction after uncovering new evidence and working with the Fulton County Conviction Integrity Unit. After serving over 18 years in prison, Mr. Stinchcomb was exonerated and released, with the court acknowledging he acted in self-defense.
SUPREME COURT VICTORY! State v. Thomas, S21A0324
In Stinchcomb v. Georgia, our firm—led by law partner Leigh Schrope—successfully overturned Mr. Stinchcomb’s murder conviction after uncovering new evidence and working with the Fulton County Conviction Integrity Unit. After serving over 18 years in prison, Mr. Stinchcomb was exonerated and released, with the court acknowledging he acted in self-defense.
Stinchcomb v. Georgia
In Stinchcomb v. Georgia, our firm—led by law partner Leigh Schrope—successfully overturned Mr. Stinchcomb’s murder conviction after uncovering new evidence and working with the Fulton County Conviction Integrity Unit. After serving over 18 years in prison, Mr. Stinchcomb was exonerated and released, with the court acknowledging he acted in self-defense.
Federal Criminal Law News: Important Supreme Court Update: Winter/Spring 2023
PRE & POST CONVICTION LAW PUBLICATION RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF 925(C) STACKING. There is movement in the Senate to change the law and make the stacking of 924(c) offenses retroactive. This would apply to the interpretation of the statute that having one gun used in multiple offenses not stackable.
Georgia Criminal Law News: June 2021
FIRM MAJOR VICTORIES! Stinchcomb v. Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia We are very proud of the firm and our law partner Leigh Schrope as she put all the pieces together to file a request to overturn the conviction of our client Mr. Stinchcombe through the newly structured Conviction
Common Grounds for Drug Appeals
If you have been charged with a federal drug crime, you likely understand that convictions can seriously impact your future through prison sentences, fines, and damage to your reputation. A seasoned criminal defense attorney can discuss the various potential ways in which you might able to appeal your case. This
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What are Statutes of Limitations for Federal Crimes?
If a person is arrested, the individual is most likely detained by a state police officer and charged with a crime. In some cases, however, individuals are arrested by federal law enforcement for violation of federal statutes. In other cases, a person can be charged with both federal and state
What is a Motion to Exclude or Suppress Evidence?
If you are preparing to go to trial on criminal charges, whether they are federal or state charges, your defense attorney may discuss your options for filing a Motion to Exclude or Suppress Evidence. What is this, exactly, and how can it help your chances for an acquittal? The Motion