THEY DID NOT READ ME MY RIGHTS

One of the most common questions I hear from clients, potential clients, friends, and others in the community is, “Since they did not read a person their rights, should a criminal case be dismissed?”  The question is perfectly reasonable to ask.  But, the answer is...

THE PICKETT CHRISTMAS TRADITION

“Christmas is not about receiving.  It is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ; the ultimate giver.”  Author Unknown December 23, 1988 – Mississippi Delta – The Pickett family is making their normal Christmas arrangements.  Yet, they do not know that this year...

Removing the Scarlett Letter

Decades ago, our state established the Georgia Sex Offender Registry (SOR).  The purpose of SOR is to protect our citizens from sexually dangerous predators by identifying offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually re-offending. However, many people who are...

Body Language, Part II

In March, I wrote a column about how our bodies communicate more than our speech.  It is hard to believe.  But, it is true.  According to Joe Navarro, a former FBI Special Agent with decades of experience researching and observing body language...