Post Conviction Cases

Murder Conviction Client's conviction for Malice Murder was reversed by the Supreme Court of Georgia. State v. Warren.

DUI Conviction (Incarcerated) Client was convicted in Cobb County of DUI resulting in a thirty-six month sentence of incarceration. Our office did the appeal and discovered some legal problems. We convinced the prosecution and the court to give our client time served so he could be released to immigration officials for deportation.

Probation Violation Rapper Gucci Mane, on probation for anassault conviction, was arrested for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, and DUI. Mr. Mane, facing a possible 3 1/2 year prison sentence, was given only a year in jail.

Repeat Offender Client was convicted and sentenced in Forsyth Superior Court as a repeat offender. Thus, he would not be eligible for parole during his five year sentence. Our office was hired and convinced the District Attorney's Office and the Court to remove the repeat offender provision of his sentence. Thus, our client is now eligible for early parole. State v. J.W.

Probation Revocation Client charged in Gwinnett County with probation revocation for the second time. Our office successfully argued for his release without any additional jail time. State v. J.M.

Probation Revocation Client was facing his second revocation in Forsyth County Superior Court for failing a drug test, failing to pay a fine, and failing to report to his probation officer. The prosecution argued for three years in prison, but we convinced the Honorable Court to send our client to drug rehab. State v. M.L.

Probation Revocation Client facing a probation revocation in Gwinnett County State Court. Our office was successful in gaining our client’s release. State v. T.C.

Forgery & Theft Client was convicted in Forsyth County of felony Forgery and Theft. He was convicted on all counts and sentenced to ten years as a recidivist without the possibility of parole. Our office intervened and discovered a loophole in the case. We were able to remove the recidivist provision and have the sentence reduced to time served. State v. J.W.

Probation Revocation Client's probation revoked in Fulton County, and he was sentenced to a seven year sentence in prison. Our office was hired to file a Sentence Modification. At the hearing, we presented valuable testimony from our client's wife and family. The Court reconsidered the seven year sentence and released our client on time served. State v. J.S.

Marijuana Possession Client pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana in Turner County, Georgia. Our office was hired to handle the post-conviction matter by filing a habeas corpus petition. We discovered that the Solicitor General filed an improper charging document. Thus, the Superior Court agreed and we overturned the conviction.

Traffic Violation CDL Client was convicted in Dekalb Recorders Court of a traffic violation as a commercial driver. Our office filed a Petition for Certiorari in the Superior Court of Dekalb County. The Court reversed the traffic conviction.