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Is Coronavirus Taking a Bite Out of Crime?
In this time of social uncertainty due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, could a drop in crime be a silver lining? Police from around the country – from Vermont to Indiana to California –
Crime Isn’t Immune to COVID-19 and We’re Here to Help
As you are undoubtedly aware, crime continues despite the coronavirus. We just wanted to send a reminder that we are here for you and your clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our
Fulton County’s New Project Level Up – A Second Chance for Juvenile Offenders
By some reports, youth violence in Atlanta has become an ‘epidemic’ with a county-wide rate that is nearly 15% higher than the national average. Obviously, incarceration is one way to punish offenders, but is there
Life Happens…But You Must Notify the Court to Avoid Trouble
When a person gets arrested, it’s critical for him or her to make their court appearance. If they don’t, they will be held in contempt of court and face a bench warrant – a warrant
Georgia’s Cannabis Laws – New Year, New Rules?
As cities and states across the United States approve legalization of cannabis for recreational use, can Georgia be far behind? After all, with Atlanta as the cultural and economic hub of the Southeast, you would
Are Sentence Review Units a Way to Reduce Incarceration?
Did you know that America’s prison population more than quadrupled over the last four decades? With more communities taking a ‘tough on crime’ stance toward offenders, especially repeat offenders, the number of people behind bars
Watch Out for These Bail Scams!
It seems that scammers are always coming up with new ways to con people out of money, and A 2nd Chance has been on the receiving end of some suspicious calls lately. We wanted to
Social Media and Defendants’ Rights
The use of social media activity as evidence has added a whole new dimension to the discovery process, and it’s widely accepted that posts, tweets, snaps and check-ins can all help build a case. But
Crazy Christmas Capers and Other Sordid Stories
We’re at the end of another year, and chances are good that you’ve seen your share of mayhem in 2019. But brace yourself! The holidays can bring out the crazy in all of us, and
Attorneys Get Burned Out, Too
Amid reports from across the country about attorney shortages and overwhelming caseloads, it’s not surprising that many attorneys are experiencing burnout. Like many in the “helping professions,” lawyers are vulnerable to experiencing both physical and