Georgia Burglary Law

State of Georgia v. Kenneth Moreno Guzman

Statesboro, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with rape, statutory rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, cruelty towards children, home invasion, false imprisonment, burglary, aggravated assault with a knife. ICE filed an arrest retainer on the Defendant.... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Hector Alejandro Alvarado Alvarez

Albany, Georgia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being involved in a series of ATM “jackpotting” thefts across Georgia and additional states.. Hector Alejandro Alvarado Alvarez, 22, of Venezuela, and Cesar Augusto Gil Sanchez, 22, of Venezuela, and Co-defendants Javier Alejandro Suarez-Godoy, 20, of Venezuela, was sentenced to time served on Jan. 7, after he p... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Reginald Weeks-Lewis

Columbus, Georgia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Reginald Weeks-Lewis, age 29, of Columbus, Georgia, was driving on Sidney Simons Boulevard in Columbus in the early hours of March 1, 2025, when Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office deputies on patrol observed a traffic violation and initiated a stop.... More...

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United States of America v. Robert Scott Kennedy

Albany, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. After a three-day jury trial, Robert Kennedy was convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, see 18 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2); possessing heroin with the intent to distrib-ute it, see 21 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C); and possessing... More...

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State of Georgia v. Willie James Pye

Atlanta, Georgia, criminal defense lawyers have represented William James Pye, age 59, who was accused of first-degree capital murder for killing Alicia Lynn Yarbrough in November 1993. A jury found Willie James Pye guilty of malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, rape, armed robbery, and burglary. For the murder, the jury recommended a death sentence, finding as four separate stat... More...

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United States of America v. Jessica Diane Higginbotham aka Jessica Harriod aka Jessica Jones

Macon, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with sending a threatening message to bomb their local headquarters the day before the U.S. Senators from Georgia were in town for campaign events. Jessica Diane Higginbotham aka Jessica Harriod aka Jessica Jones, 35, of Elberton, Georgia, was pleaded guilty to one count of communicating a bomb threat on May 16. ... More...

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United States of America v. Selma Oliver-Smith

Macon, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and carrying a gun into a Macon Walmart and waved it aggressively at customers. Selma Oliver-Smith, 45, was convicted on April 11 of illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following a two-day trial that began on April 10. "We are thankful that no shots... More...

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United States of America v. Jessica Diane Higginbotham, a/k/a Jessica Harriod, a/k/a Jessica Jones

Macon, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with threatening to bomb their local headquarters while the U.S. Senators from Georgia were in town for campaign events. Jessica Diane Higginbotham aka Jessica Harriod aka Jessica Jones, 35, of Elberton, Georgia, pleaded guilty to one count of communicating a bomb today before U.S. District Judge Tilman E. "Trippâ€ ... More...

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United States of America v. Mihail Ilie

Atlanta, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant accused of possession burglary tools and attempted car burglary in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. "National Parks and Recreational Areas serve as refuges for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors without fear of being targeted by criminals like Ilie,â€ said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. "This case i... More...

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United States of America v. James Currin

Albany, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession of numerous stole firearms and releasing his dog on deputies before he fled arrest was sentenced to the maximum prison term allowed under law. James Currin, 45, of Bainbridge, Georgia, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. There is no parole in the federal system. "Repe... More...

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State of Georgia v. Darrell Lee Clark and Cain Joshua Storey

Rome, Georgia criminal law lawyers represented Defendants charged with malice murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the death of 15-year-old Brian Bowling in 1996. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head on October 18, 1996, and died the next day. In an indictment returned August 8, 1997, appellants were charged with malice murder and conspiracy to commit murde... More...

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United States of America v. Torrieo Monte Johnson, a/k/a Corker

Valdosta, Georgia criminal law lawyer represented defendant charged with illegally possessing multiple firearms including a stolen AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. Torrieo Monte Johnson aka Corker, 40, was sentenced to 260 months in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Hugh Lawson yesterday after he previously pleaded guilty to possession of a f... More...

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United States of America v. Quinton Jarod Simmons

Valdosta, Georgia criminal defense attorney represented defendant charged with drug trafficking and felony firearm possession. Quinton Jarod Simmons, 30, of Adel, Georgia, was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm in the furtherance of a drug trafficking offense on Thursday, Feb. 10, foll... More...

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United States of America v. Monterrius Digby

Macon, Georgia criminal defense attorney represented defendant charged with armed robbery. Monterrius Digby 36, of Fort Valley, Georgia, was indicted for Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. "Digby's flight after his initial apprehension made a bad situation worse. Thanks to the collective and... More...

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United States of America v. Juniel B. Rios

<center><h2> Atlanta, GA- Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with possession with intent to distribute ethylone and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime charges. </h2></center> In 2015 Rios pled guilty under a written plea agreement to possession with intent to distribute ethylone, in violation of 21 U.S.C... More...

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Reinaldo Santos v. United States of America

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, GA - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon charge. </h2></center> This case goes back in time a long way. In his most recent (and third) Â§ 2255 petition, Reinaldo Santos challenges the application of an Armed Career USCA11 Case:... More...

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United States of America v. Joshua Reshi Dudley

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, GA - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a possessing a firearm as a convicted felon charge. </h2></center> Joshua Dudley pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 922(g). The district court imposed the Armed Career Criminal Act's ("ACCAâ€) sentenc... More...

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United States of America v. Leon Carter

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, GA - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony charge. </h2></center> Leon Carter pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 922(g)(1). The sentencing court... More...

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United States of America v. Roosevelt Coats, III

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a being a felon in possession of a firearm charge. </h2></center> Defendant was arrested in 2017 on state drug and weapons charges after making several controlled drug sales to a confidential informant ("CIâ€). The transactions between Defendant a... More...

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Fred Somers v. United States of America

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a aggravated assault charge. </h2></center> In Somers v. United States, 799 F. App'x 691 (11th Cir. 2020) ("Somers Iâ€), issued on January 14, 2020, we affirmed the district court's denial of appellant Fred Somers's 28 U.S.C. Â§ 2255 motion to vacat... More...

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United States of America v. CHRISTOPHER JASON HENRY

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a burglary and felon in possession of a firearm charges. </h2></center> In one of a string of robberies, Henry broke into a business and stole eight firearms. Police arrested him a few days later. When questioned, he admitted to breaking into the shop and ... More...

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IVORY VINCENT PITTS v. United States of America

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with distribution of a controlled substance, and for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition charges. He now appeals the denial of his second or successiv4 motion, challenging his sentencing enhancement under the Armed Career Criminal Act </h2></center> I... More...

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United States of America v. Joshua Reshi Dudley

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a possessing a firearm as a convicted felon charge. </h2></center> In 2018, Dudley was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 922(g)(1). 2 The indictment noted that Dudley had several prior Alabama... More...

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United States of America v. ROOSEVELT COATS, III

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with state drug and weapons charges charges. </h2></center> Defendant was arrested in 2017 on state drug and weapons charges after making several controlled drug sales to a confidential informant ("CIâ€). The transactions between Defendant and the CI were m... More...

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United States of America v. CHRISTOPHER JASON HENRY

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a felon in possession of a firearm charge. </h2></center> In one of a string of robberies, Henry broke into a business and stole eight firearms. Police arrested him a few days later. When questioned, he admitted to breaking into the shop and stealing the gu... More...

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IVORY VINCENT PITTS v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with distribution of a controlled substance, and for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition charges. He now files an appeals challenging his sentencing enhancement under the Armed Career Criminal Act</h2></center> In June 2009 a federal grand jur... More...

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United States of America v. JOSHUA RESHI DUDLEY

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a possessing a firearm as a convicted felon charge. </h2></center> In 2018, Dudley was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 922(g)(1). The indictment noted that Dudley had several prior Alabama felon... More...

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United States of America v. LEON CARTER

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony charge. </h2></center> Leon Carter pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony in violation of 18 U.S.C. Â§ 922(g)(1). The sentencing cou... More...

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CHARLES KEVIN SIMPSON v. U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a being a felon in possession of a firearm charge. </h2></center> In 2018, Mr. Simpson pled guilty in a Florida court to being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Fla. Stat. Â§Â§ 790.23(1) & 775.087(2)(a)(1), and to the improper exhibiti... More...

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United States of America v. ROOSEVELT COATS, III

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a felon in possession of a firearm charge. </h2></center> Defendant was arrested in 2017 on state drug and weapons charges after making several controlled drug sales to a confidential informant ("CIâ€). The transactions between Defendant and the CI wer... More...

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United States of America v. LEON CARTER

<center><h2><center> Atlanta, GA - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony charge. </h2></center> We begin with the relevant background. On September 15, 1992, Kenneth Gibbons was driving down Augusta Avenue in Savannah, Georgia, when Leon Carter fired shots at him... More...

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United States of America v. Robert Scott Kennedy

Albany, Georgia drug possession and felony firearm possession charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant. Robert Scott Kennedy, 37, of Albany, was found guilty of one count of possession with intent to distribute heroin, one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following a three-day... More...

$0 (07-06-2021 - GA)

United States of America v. Jamie Dean Fountain

Valdosta, GA - Felony firearm possession charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Jamie Dean Fourtain, of Valdosta, who was charged with one count possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On July 16, 2019, Clinch County, Georgia, Sheriff's deputies approached Fountain's car, which was parked in Homerville, Georgia. At the time, there was an active warrant for Fountain's ... More...

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United States of America v. Watkins Brown

<cemter> <img width="400" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Columbus%2C_Georgia_Post_Office.jpg/1200px-Columbus%2C_Georgia_Post_Office.jpg"> </center> Columbus, GA - Columbus Felon Sentenced To More Than Eight Years In Prison For Possession Of A Firearm Under Project Safe Neighborhoods Watkins Brown, age 25, of Columbus, Georgia, was sentenced to s... More...

$0 (09-02-2018 - GA)

United States of America v. Cary Brandon Smith

Albany, GA - Cairo Convicted Felon Cary Brandon Smith Sentenced For Narcotics And Gun Charges Under Project Safe Neighborhoods Senior United States District Court Judge W. Louis Sands sitting in Albany, Georgia, sentenced Cary Brandon Smith, age 33, of Cairo, GA, to 360 months imprisonment as the result of his plea of guilty earlier this year to 31 of 32 counts in an indictment charging ... More...

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United States of America v. Paulino Morales-Alonso

This appeal requires us to decide whether Georgia aggravated assault as defined by O.C.G.A § 16-5-21(a)(2) is a crime of violence under the operative version of § 2L1.2 of the Sentencing Guidelines. Defendant Paulino Morales-Alonso was convicted in 2016 of illegally reentering the United States, in violation of 8 U.S.C. §§ 1326(a) and (b)(2), after having been deported following a conviction f... More...

$0 (01-05-2018 - GA)

United States of America v. Darren Shawn Smith

Athens, GA - Armed Heroin Dealer Sentenced To 262 Months In Prison Darren Shawn Smith, age 49, of Athens, Georgia, was sentenced to 262 months imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute heroin and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking by United States District Court Judge C. Ashley Royal in Athens, Georgia on January 4, 2018. In his plea agreement, Mr... More...

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United States of America v. Devonnaire Coffey

Atlanta, GA - Ringleader of crew that broke into gun stores and stole 340 guns sentenced to ten years in prison Devonnaire Coffey has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison. Coffey, often assisted by others he recruited, broke into 14 gun stores in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and stole 340 guns. Coffey then sold the stolen firearms out of motel rooms to willing buy... More...

$0 (09-04-2017 - GA)

United States of America v. Lavunte Collins

Craigslist Seller Sentenced for Five Armed Robberies ATLANTA - Lavunte Collins has been sentenced on five counts of armed robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence in connection with his robbery of a string of victims that he lured through Craigslist. “This case highlights the dangers of meeting strangers for commercial transactio... More...

$0 (08-08-2016 - GA)

United States of America v. Bradley Williams

Leader of Pharmacy Burglary Ring Sentenced To More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison WAYCROSS, GA – Bradley Williams, 33, from Russell Springs, Kentucky, was sentenced yesterday by Chief District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood to 151 months in prison following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute oxycodone and hydrocodone, Schedule II controlled substances. Williams was o... More...

$0 (03-29-2016 - GA)