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The Mendelsohn Ertel Law Group Secures Not Guilty Verdict in High-Profile Federal Public Corruption Trial
The attorneys at Mendelsohn Ertel Law Group are proud to announce a significant trial victory following a federal jury's verdict in a closely watched public corruption case. On July 29, 2026, a federal jury in Atlanta returned not guilty verdicts on multiple charges against Stephanie R. Lindsey, a licensed real estate broker in Newton County, and Marcello C. Banes, Chairman of the Newton County Board of Commissioners. Brian Mendelsohn, who represented Ms. Lindsey throughout

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Jul 311 min read


Building Your Defense Team: Assembling the Right Experts for Your Federal Criminal Case
When you're facing federal criminal charges, the quality of your defense team can make the difference between a favorable outcome and a...

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Sep 12, 20255 min read


Federal Sentencing: Where Your Life Story Becomes Most Critical
If your federal criminal case results in a conviction—whether through guilty plea or trial verdict—the sentencing phase becomes the most...

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Aug 18, 20255 min read


At Trial: Presenting the Whole Person to the Jury
If your federal criminal case proceeds to trial, everything we've done from day one – gathering mitigation evidence, conducting thorough...

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Jul 7, 20256 min read


Pretrial Litigation and Plea Negotiations: Using Your Story to Shape the Direction of Your Case
After the commencement of your federal criminal case, the next critical phase involves two distinct but related processes: pretrial...

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Jun 20, 20254 min read


Getting Out on Bond: How Your Personal Story Secures Pretrial Release
When federal charges are filed, one of the most immediate and critical decisions will be whether you're released on bond or detained in...

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Jun 16, 20255 min read


What Is Mitigation Evidence and How Do We Find It?
When you are facing federal criminal charges, the experience can feel overwhelming and frightening. You may wonder: "How can we show that...

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Jun 9, 20256 min read
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