People tend to think there are two ways to answer a criminal charge: guilty or not guilty. Georgia actually recognizes four, and the differences between them matter a lot more than most people realize, especially when it comes to what ends up on your record.
A lot of people picture plea negotiations as a single tense conversation right before trial. In reality, it’s usually a slower back and forth that plays out over weeks, mostly…
Attorney Austin Nelson explaining an Indictment Arrested, charged, and indicted get thrown around like they’re interchangeable. They aren’t, and mixing them up leads to a lot of unnecessary confusion and…
Austin Nelson Q&A Series Preliminary Hearings & the Grand Jury Two of the most misunderstood steps in a Georgia felony case happen early, often before a defendant has even hired…
By Austin Nelson, Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Office of Austin Nelson, Marietta, Georgia Not every date on a criminal case is a trial date, and mixing the two up…
By Austin Nelson, Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Office of Austin Nelson, Marietta, Georgia Before any criminal trial in Cobb County, both sides have to show their cards. It’s called…
If you’ve ever heard someone say they got “First Offender” for a case, here’s what that actually means. The First Offender Act lets certain people who have never been convicted…
By Austin Nelson, Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Office of Austin Nelson — Marietta, Georgia Facing a criminal charge in Cobb County can be an overwhelming experience. As you navigate…
By Austin Nelson, Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Office of Austin Nelson, Marietta, Georgia Getting arrested is disorienting enough without also trying to figure out unfamiliar legal terms in the…
By Austin Nelson, Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Office of Austin Nelson — Marietta, Georgia If you’ve ever been pulled over on I-75 or stopped on a Marietta street —…
