LIFETIME SERENITY

by | Feb 21, 2013 | Articles

Last week, I learned about the death of a criminal defense lawyer in Atlanta. He was only 58 years old. The cause of death has been reported as being a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. I was shocked.I was shocked because I had met this lawyer and had been to...

WHAT RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED UNDER THE 2ND AMENDMENT?

by | Feb 15, 2013 | Articles

As a threshold matter, I need to make it clear that I am a lawful gun owner and firm supporter of the 2nd Amendment. I own guns to hunt, protect myself, and protect my family. I have guns in my home and office. I am also the father of two young boys. Jake, who is...

LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSES

by | Feb 9, 2013 | Articles

It is a common belief in society that once a person is charged with a crime, they will either be found innocent or guilty of that particular offense. This is true in many criminal cases. However, there are just as many, if not more situations, when a person will enter...

MY INTERVIEW WITH JUDGE BILL HAMRICK

by | Feb 1, 2013 | Articles

One of my favorite tasks is interviewing our local judges and elected officials. I have interviewed a number of our judges in the past and authored columns based on those interviews. Last Friday, I had the opportunity to speak with one of our newest judges in west...