Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Federal Court

by John Lovell If you’ve been charged with a federal crime in the state of Georgia, many federal crimes require a “mandatory minimum” sentence. Mandatory minimum sentences reflect a “one-size-fits-all” form of justice. It is the legislative and executive branches of the government imposing arbitrary sentences without information pertaining to the person convicted or the […]

Sentencing Guidelines in Federal Court in Criminal Cases

Perhaps the biggest difference between defending a criminal case in federal court versus trial courts in Georgia is the sentencing guidelines. The federal sentencing guidelines manual is complex, it includes over 500 pages of rules and formulas. Often, to determine whether to go to trial, a person accused of a federal crime must be informed […]

Trials in Federal Court

by John Lovell For my first blog with Peach State Lawyers, I’ll address trials in federal court. Because every client is cloaked in a presumption of innocence, I start with the view that the government has made an error in charging my client. My concern is based on my experience – the last three cases […]

Be Ready for the Unthinkable – Child Molestation in Georgia

by Ryan Walsh Charges of child molestation or the sexual abuse of a child are the most serious cases we face as attorneys in Georgia. They usually begin with a call from someone who says they’ve been contacted by a detective regarding allegations of improper contact with a child and need to know if they […]

Your Fitbit Might End Up Being the Star Witness Against You

By Mary Agramonte You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law. Knowing these two things, a good rule of thumb is to not say anything and to ask for a lawyer. Even when you don’t talk, your own technology speaks volumes. Your Fitbit […]