A HUGE CONGRESSIONAL RACE

A HUGE CONGRESSIONAL RACE. Since this is a presidential election year, other races tend to get overlooked. However, there is one federal race this year that affects all Americans; the race for the 3rd Congressional District of Georgia. For years, Rep. Lynn...

THE SLIPPERY SLOPE

THE SLIPPERY SLOPE. Last week, I was volunteering with Officer Kelly Bennett at the 8th Grade Career Expo. We were there to talk about careers in criminal justice. I was overwhelmed by the number of students who filled our classroom. We actually had to get extra...

KINGMAKER

KINGMAKER. With the presidential election at full throttle, I sometimes think of why and how these men and women gain power. Yes, most candidates for public office are determined, hardworking, and focused. But, the vast majority fall short of their goals. What makes...

KARMA

KARMA. When I think of Karma, I think of Jim Williams of Savannah falling dead in his office after Sonny Seiler convinced a Chatham Co. jury that Jim was not guilty of murdering Jim’s lover in the true story depicted in “Midnight In The Garden Of Good And...

DECISION AMERICA TOUR 2016

DECISION AMERICA TOUR 2016. Yes, it is another tough primary season in America. By the time this column hits the press, one or more candidates will have dropped out of the race for the presidency. There are promises, accusations, and pushing around. The American...

DEATH OF AN ITALIAN GIANT

DEATH OF AN ITALIAN GIANT. Last week, our country suffered a terrible loss; the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. He was one of the most intelligent defenders of the Constitution to ever sit on the Supreme Court. He is also the first justice who I...

MY INTERVIEW WITH CHIEF JUDGE SIMPSON

MY INTERVIEW WITH CHIEF JUDGE SIMPSON. A few years ago, I was standing in a courtroom with my friends and family behind me as I was sworn in as a lawyer in this great state. The judge who swore me in and signed my certificate was Judge John Simpson. Over the years, I...

THE 180 MIRACLE

THE 180 MIRACLE. I have written about the societal problems associated with mental health disease. Most of my prior columns have focused on the relationship between mental health and crime. I have purposely avoided writing about individuals. I can no longer do that....

NEXT POTUS WILL RESHAPE SUPREME COURT

NEXT POTUS WILL RESHAPE SUPREME COURT. We are in the midst of choosing the candidate from each party to run for President of the United States. Hillary Rodham Clinton will easily be nominated by Democrats. Right now, there are about four candidates who I believe have...

FACEBOOK EVIDENCE

FACEBOOK EVIDENCE. A few years ago, I wrote a column warning people about their use of social media, like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. At the time, lawyers were not using these social media outlets much in their cases. Things have changed.While I enjoy social...