Reforming our broken criminal justice system
A fair and impartial justice system is a mainstay of democracy. Georgia has the 8th highest incarceration rate in the country, outpacing states with similar rates of violent crime. Additionally, overly militarized police patrol neighborhoods with a majority of Black and Brown neighbors while lacking any real support from local community leaders and business owners. I want to create a freer Georgia.
As a criminal defense attorney, I know that mass incarceration is not a solution to combat crime.
I have co-sponsored HB584, the Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act, and I support:
- Eliminating mandatory minimum sentencing
- Promoting restorative justice and rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders
- Reforming the cash bail system that punishes the poor.
I will continue to work on building a more collaborative relationship between our police and our communities that is built on transparency, consent, and community involvement instead of fear. I have plans to introduce a bill that requires transcripts in grand juries.