After a week-long jury trial in Heard County Superior Court, a jury returned a not guilty verdict to the charges of malice murder and felony murder brought against Brody Wayne Nichols. Nichols had been charged in the shooting death of Hunter Austin Barrows on...
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Not guilty: Father cleared of child molestation charges in record time
In a surprising turn of events, a jury in Floyd County Superior Court found Josh Colton Acrey not guilty of child molestation charges in less than an hour. This quick decision brought relief to Acrey and his family, showing how important good legal help is in the...
What you need to know about impaired driving in Georgia
A drinking and driving charge, known as a DUI in Georgia, could lead to quite a few serious penalties that have the potential to change your life. At Gammon, McFall & Villarreal, we often help people who have been arrested for impaired driving to fight the charges...
What should I know about making an accident claim?
Nobody wants to get into a car accident in Georgia. It can be a real hassle to deal with the aftermath, especially when it comes to filing your accident claim with an insurance company. Whether you have to deal with your own insurance or the other party's insurance...
These tips can help you stay safe on a bicycle
As a cyclist, you are well aware of the size difference between your bike and the cars and trucks you are expected to share the road with. You feel very exposed, knowing that any mistake a driver makes could cost you your life -- or at least put you in the hospital...
After divorce, don’t make the kids your messengers
It's not easy to talk to your ex during the divorce process or even after the case gets finalized. Maybe you never wanted to end the marriage. Perhaps your spouse left you for someone else. The last thing you want to do is give them a call or sit down in a room...
4 tips to reduce ladder falls
It may be nearly impossible to realistically eliminate all ladder falls, one of the leading causes of on-the-job injuries. It's like trying to eliminate car accidents. It's possible in theory, but it continues to happen at an incredible rate. That said, there are...
Was that traffic stop legal?
On your way home from an evening with friends, you pass a police car. The officer instantly hits the brakes, and you know the traffic stop is coming before he even turns around. When the lights come on, you pull over to the side of the road.During the course of the...
2 different wrecks lead to fatalities in Georgia
Georgia has seen its fair share of deadly accidents as summer begins, with two recent deadly crashes on the same day. That day was June 4, a Tuesday. The first accident happened right around 2 p.m. At least two people were riding in a 2007 Toyota Camry. One of the...
What happens if I’m found in possession of meth in Georgia?
Do you know what the most commonly used drug in Georgia is? While heroin and opioids are rightfully receiving a fair amount of national attention right now, they are just the third most used drug in Georgia. Meth is the most used drug in Georgia, according to 2018...