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What Happens to Justin Ross Harris Now That He Has Been Denied Bond?

July 3, 2014

Well, the short answer is that he stays in jail. Today, Chief Magistrate Judge Frank Cox in Cobb County, Georgia denied Justin Ross Harris’ request for bond. The judge also found sufficient probable cause to bind the case over to the grand jury on both the felony murder and second degree child cruelty charges. I […]

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The Dangers of “No-Knock” Search Warrants

July 1, 2014

Bou Bou Phonesavanh, the baby that was severely injured by a flash-bang grenade during the execution of a “no-knock” warrant in Habersham County, was released from the hospital today. Although the child’s injuries are severe and he has a long road to recovery, I am sure the family is happy that he can at least […]

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What is “Child Cruelty” under Georgia Law?

June 27, 2014

There have been two recent high-profile arrests in Georgia where parents have been charged with child cruelty. Justin Ross Harris is currently in custody at the Cobb County Detention Center on charges of second degree child cruelty and felony murder for leaving his son in a hot car. Just yesterday, Recardo and Therian Wimbush were […]

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Challenging Forensic Interviews in Georgia Child Molestation Cases

July 19, 2013

The forensic interview in a child molestation case is often a central piece of evidence at the criminal jury trial. How a criminal defense attorney handles the forensic interview can mean the difference between a severe mandatory minimum sentence and a full acquittal and vindication. Most child molestation cases begin with what is called an […]

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Polygraph Evidence in Georgia Criminal Cases: Is it Admissible in Court?

July 17, 2013

False accusations occur every day in the State of Georgia and across the country. In many false allegation cases, only the accused and the alleged victim know what really occurred, and the outcome of the case may depend entirely on the credibility of the witnesses. A polygraph, or lie detector test, conducted by a respected […]

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