A plea of nolo contendere doesn’t mean that the Defendant has chosen to plea innocent or guilty, but simply means that they don’t want to contest the allegations against them. A nolo contender plea is a way to sidestep an official admission of guilt and just accept the punishment given.&n...
In our criminal justice system, prior to trial, an individual must be formally charged of committing an offense(s). After a formal accusation, usually in the form of an indictment or an accusation, an accused is required to respond. This formal response to a criminal charge is called a p...
Michael Bixon is a life-long believer in making the best of any situation and looking forward to a bright future. He brings that same philosophy to his practice and focus in helping people facing insurmountable circumstances. For Michael, going out of his way for his clients, being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and ensuring they receive just representation is the only way to operate his practice.
Extortion, a crime that lurks in the shadows of coercion and intimidation, has far-reaching implications that can turn an innocent exchange into a criminal offense. Defined under Georgia law as unlawfully obtaining prop...
Entering a Stinson plea is effectively a high stakes gamble. When entering a Stinson plea, a Defendant admits guilt to actually secure a better outcome of the case. Stinson pleas come about when a prosecu...
A plea of nolo contendere doesn’t mean that the Defendant has chosen to plea innocent or guilty, but simply means that they don’t want to contest the allegations against them. A nolo contender plea is a way to...
