Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives recently reported that the agency is considering federal arson charges against an Interstate 85 arson suspect. Evidence will be presented to the United States attorney’s office in order to make a determination about whether a federal charge will be filed. Although the Bureau of Alcohol,… Read More
Georgia State Criminal Defense
New Rules for Appealing Cases in Georgia
Those of us who are not attorneys don’t often consider the logistics that go on behind the scenes when we file a lawsuit, bring a case to trial, or appeal a decision in state court. However, some of these logistical issues can have a huge impact on the outcome of a case. Recently, following decades… Read More
Differences Between Trials and Appeals: The Record
People tend to be familiar with how a court trial works. Anyone who watches TV has seen shows like Law and Order, so they are vaguely familiar with how things work in court. However, these shows tend to focus on criminal trials, instead of federal appeals. This is because the trial process simply makes for better… Read More