Representative Cases
NOT GUILTY – MURDER
D.P. was charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and two (2) counts of Aggravated Assault. The State’s alleged that D.P. was responsible for shooting at C.J., resulting in his death, and G.A., who allegedly witnessed the shooting and survived. Mr. Crews was hired approximately two (2) to three (3) weeks before trial was set to begin. The State’s pre-trial offer to D.P. of life in prison was rejected. During trial, G.A. testified against D.P., and identified D.P. as the individual that shot and killed C.J., and also tried to shoot and kill him. Another eyewitness also accused D.P. of being responsible for the shooting. Mr. Crews hammered the testifying eyewitnesses on cross-examination and used the State’s cell phone tower expert to introduce evidence that contradicted the eyewitnesses’ testimony. After a four day trial before Judge Trammell, D.P. was found not guilty of all charges and he went home with his family.
DISMISSAL – MURDER
A.T., a successful multi-business entrepreneur was charged with Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault. After filing a motion to dismiss the prosecution, Mr. Crews met with the State and persuaded the prosecutor to dismiss the case and restrict A.T.’s arrest record to the fullest extent of the law, because A.T. was justified in using his weapon.
DISMISSAL – AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, POSSESSION OF A FIREARM DURING COMMISSION OF A CRIME, AND POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON
State v. M.L., Troup County Superior Court (Record Restricted) (2023)
M.L. was charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime after an individual was captured on camera shooting at a vehicle. Law Enforcement identified the individual as M.L. After being hired, Mr. Crews investigated and discovered a witness that cleared M.L., as the individual shown shooting in the surveillance video. As a result, M.L.’s criminal charges and his probation revocation matter were dismissed. M.L.’s record was restricted to the fullest extent of the law.
DISMISSAL – AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
State v. M.G., Dougherty County Superior Court (Record Restricted) (2023)
M.G. was charged with Aggravated Assault based in Dougherty County. Mr. Crews prepared this case for pre-trial motions and trial, and before a hearing on Mr. Crews’ dismissal motion, the State dismissed the case. M.G.’s record was restricted to the fullest extent of the law.
DISMISSAL – THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY: FIREARM
State v. D.W., Fayette County Superior Court (Record Restricted) (2025)
D.W. was charged with Theft by Receiving Stolen Property after a firearm that was found in his possession had been reported stolen. Based upon Mr. Crews’ pre-trial motions and advocacy, the State dismissed the case. D.W.’s record was restricted to the fullest extent of the law.revocation matter were dismissed. M.L.’s record was restricted to the fullest extent of the law.
DISMISSAL – AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, SIMPLE BATTERY: FAMILY VIOLENCE, OBSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICER
State v. M.S., Fulton County Superior Court (Record Restricted) (2026)
M.S. was falsely accused of strangling and attacking his then-partner. Based upon Mr. Crews’ pre-trial dismissal motion and advocacy, Mr. Crews persuaded the State to dismiss the case. M.S.’s record was restricted to the fullest extent of the law
DISMISSAL – DRUG POSSESSION
C.G. was charged with Possession of Cocaine after a search warrant was issued for the search of his home. Before hiring Mr. Crews, C.G. had previously hired two attorneys to represent him at separate times during the pendency of his case. After being advised by both of his previous counsels that his best options was to enter a plea, C.G. hired Mr. Crews. Mr. Crews aggressively attacked the case with pre-trial motions, including a Motion to Suppress, which resulted in the prosecutor agreeing to the suppression and dismissal of C.G.’s case.
NOT GUILTY – TERRORISTIC THREATS AGAINST A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
K.L. was charged with Felony Terroristic Threats and Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer. The State alleged that K.L. threatened to shoot a law enforcement officer in the head and fought against the officer’s attempt to arrest him. The officer testified that K.L. threatened to kill him leading to K.L.’s arrest. Mr. Crews confronted the officer on cross examination and used another officer in the same police department to establish that the law enforcement officer often escalated situations and had a poor reputation among the community and his peers. Furthermore, Mr. Crews presented camera footage establishing that the officer falsely accused K.L. The offer to K.L. was to serve substantial time in prison. After a multi-day trial, K.L. was found not guilty.
DISMISSAL – THEFT OF CITY FUNDS
J.D., along with a co-defendant, was charged with theft of county funds as the city treasurer. The co-defendant entered into a guilty plea. Mr. Crews vigorously litigated the case with pre-trial motions attacking the indictment. On the eve of trial, Mr. Crews’ pre-trial motion to dismiss the indictment was granted. J.D. was cleared of all criminal accusations. His arrest record was restricted to the fullest extent of the law.
DISMISSAL – FAMILY VIOLENCE
D.L. was charged with Battery, Simple Battery, and Cruelty to Children. The State alleged that D.L. went to the home of his child’s mother and attacked her new partner out of jealousy and anger. Mr. Crews filed a motion to dismiss the case, and vigorously cross-examined the D.L.’s child mother and her new partner. Through cross-examination of the new partner, Mr. Crews was able to establish that both the child’s mother and the new partner lied to law enforcement, and had actually invited D.L. to the home when he was forced to defend himself. After the hearing, the court found that D.L. acted in self-defense and dismissed the case.
DISMISSAL – RAPE
C.W. was arrested for Rape and Mr. Crews secured a dismissal of the charge before indictment and C.W.’s record was restricted to the fullest extent of the law.
DISMISSAL – FAMILY VIOLENCE
J.T. was charged with Battery. After filing a speedy trial motion and meeting with the prosecutor, the case ended with an agreement to dismiss the charge against J.T. and restrict his record to the fullest extent of the law upon payment of a minimal administrative fee.
PROBATION REVOCATION VOIDED
T.N. was on misdemeanor probation and was arrested for allegedly committing a criminal offense while on probation. While in jail, after hiring Mr. Crews, T.N.’s probation officer presented a consent probation violation and revocation order that T.N. signed without being advised of his right to counsel. After Mr. Crews filed a motion to void the consent probation revocation order, on the eve of the hearing the prosecutor agreed to void T.N.’s admission to violating probation and dismissed the probation violation matter.
DISMISSAL – FAMILY VIOLENCE
Mr. Crews represented D.E., a prolific and extremely popular social media influencer who was charged with Battery. After identifying key evidence that neutralized the allegations, the prosecutor offered to dismiss D.E.’s case and restrict his record to the fullest extent of the law in exchange for D.E. completing minimal conditions.
DISMISSAL – CHILD MOLESTATION
Mr. Crews thoroughly investigated Child Molestation claims against his client and persuaded the prosecution to dismiss the case after presenting evidence that the claims were false.
NOT GUILTY – FAMILY VIOLENCE
R.C. was charged with two (2) counts of Battery and two (2) counts of Battery – Family Violence. A week before trial, R.C. hired Mr. Crews to try the case. Through the prosecution’s law enforcement witnesses and the alleged victim, Mr. Crews established that law enforcement took a joking and playful situation and caused it to unnecessarily escalate into a criminal case. After a four day trial, R.C. was found not guilty on all counts.
UNCONSTITUTIONAL SEX OFFENDER CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AMENDED
A.T. sought to amend his sex offender conditions of probation due to a said conditions interfering with his ability to marry. After extensive research, Mr. Crews filed a modification petition arguing that several conditions of A.T.’s sex offender probation were unconstitutional and required amendment, and one of the conditions required removal. Mr. Crews vigorously attacked the constitutionality of A.T.’s conditions resulting in amendments to several sex offender conditions and removal of one.
DISMISSAL – ROBBERY, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
A.W. was indicted on Robbery and Aggravated Assault charges. After a thorough investigation into the allegations, Mr. Crews persuaded the prosecution to dismiss the case and C.W.’s record was restricted to the fullest extent of the law.
CONVICTION REVERSED – GUILTY PLEA WITHDRAWN
K.J. entered a guilty plea without counsel and after learning of his sentence hired Mr. Crews to withdraw his plea. Mr. Crews litigated the issue in the municipal court, whom denied his request to withdraw the plea. Mr. Crews appealed the municipal court’s denial and on appeal, the municipal court’s denial of K.J.’s motion to withdraw his plea was reversed.
DISMISSAL – COMPUTER FORGERY, MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT
Mr. Crews was hired after P.S.’s first trial ended in a hung jury/mistrial with other counsel. The vote was 11 guilty, 1 not guilty. Mr. Crews analyzed the entire case file. Mr. Crews filed a motion to dismiss the case based on a defective indictment. After argument, the trial court found that the indictment was defective and dismissed all charges against P.S.
DISMISSAL – AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGAINST A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
R.H. was charged with five (5) felonies including aggravated assault against a police officer after engaging in a standoff and shootout with law enforcement officers. The prosecutions offer included a substantial amount of incarceration time. Mr. Crews aggressively attacked the prosecutor’s case pre-trial and employed expert assistance to assemble a comprehensive explanation of events, which neutralized the allegations. Mr. Crews was able to obtain R.H.’s release from jail, and the prosecution agreed to dismiss all charges against R.H., and restrict his record to the fullest extent of the law after completion of necessary mental health treatment.
DISMISSAL – AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
In re P.B., a Child, Clayton County Juvenile Court (2026)
P.B. was charged with Aggravated Assault. Mr. Crews obtained video footage of the incident, and presented evidence calling into question the believability of P.B.’s accuser. After discussing same with the State, the State agreed to dismiss P.B.’s matter.
