by Farnsworth and Murphy LLC | Nov 17, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Unreliable bitemark identification has led to the exoneration of more than two dozen people arrested in the U.S. Yet, surprisingly, prosecutors in Georgia still use it in court as evidence. Experts have largely discredited bite marks because of a number of issues. How...
by Farnsworth and Murphy LLC | Oct 12, 2022 | Criminal Defense
In Georgia, someone can just say they are sorry because they didn’t know what they were doing while committing a crime, and the judge might let them walk scot-free. Of course, they will have to convince the court without reasonable doubt that they were indeed “insane”...
by Farnsworth and Murphy LLC | Sep 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense
The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is a constitutionally legal form of punishment in Georgia that was reinstated in 1973. This form of punishment is hotly contested in the country due to its discriminatory and often arbitrary nature. How the death...
by Farnsworth and Murphy LLC | Aug 19, 2022 | Criminal Defense
A drunk driving conviction could cause numerous problems outside the most obvious legal ones. Georgia drivers may agree they made mistakes and accept the consequences of driving under the influence. Unfortunately, they may discover that the conviction could hamper the...
by Farnsworth and Murphy LLC | Aug 10, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Getting arrested for DUI can be a very stressful situation. Very often, individuals arrested for DUI have had no previous contact with the judicial system. But, even before getting to court, there are certain steps to take right away. Here are few steps to take after...
by Farnsworth and Murphy LLC | Jul 12, 2022 | Criminal Defense
There several different charges a person could face in Georgia when they kill someone. The method of killing and the circumstances will determine the type of case filed against that person. One common homicidal charge is voluntary manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter...
