A “nolo contendere” plea in Georgia means you’re not admitting guilt—but you’re still accepting punishment. Learn when judges allow it, when they don’t, and whether it could help your case.

Ryan Wesley Routh’s guilty verdict and courtroom self-harm attempt highlight a hard truth: our criminal justice system is often where untreated mental health struggles collide with the law. Here’s why mental health matters in every case, from high-profile trials to local courtrooms in Coastal Georgia.

When most people think of a criminal defense lawyer, they picture courtrooms, cross-examinations, and maybe the occasional “Law & Order”...