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Name:
Hogans, David Lee
Date of Booking:
12/30/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On December 30, 2025, I, Deputy Herman Benefield, was dispatched to a report of a gunshot wound at [400 BLOCK] N. Raburn Road. Dispatch advised that it was unknown whether the suspect was still on scene and that the suspect had possibly left in a Chevrolet Silverado.
Upon arrival, I made contact with the victim, identified as [VICTIM #1], who was located on the front porch of the residence. While briefly speaking with [VICTIM #1], he stated that the suspect had left the scene in either a silver or white Chevrolet Silverado. I then assisted [VICTIM #1] to his feet and off the porch in order for EMS to gain access to his wound.
After [VICTIM #1] was placed into the ambulance and removed from the immediate scene, he advised that he had been involved in an argument with the suspect, identified as David Hogans, regarding trash located on the property. [VICTIM #1] stated that he was speaking with [REDACTED], David Hogans’ girlfriend, when Hogans shot him. [VICTIM #1] was unsure of the type or caliber of firearm used.
Due to [VICTIM #1] being in significant pain and EMS administering medication, I was unable to obtain any further details at that time. [VICTIM #1] was transported by EMS to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The scene was subsequently turned over to Investigator Millsap for further investigation.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
03/02/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorney Dane Garland from J. Ryan Brown Law, LLC has officially entered the case to represent David Hogans in Carroll County Superior Court case SUWA2025001480. This formal filing notifies the court that David Hogans now has legal representation.
03/03/26
MOTION FOR BOND FILED
What this means: David Hogans, through his attorney Dane Garland, has filed a motion asking the court to set bond so he can be released from jail while his case is pending. The motion argues that Hogans poses no significant risk of flight, no threat to the community, and no risk of committing additional crimes or obstructing justice while awaiting trial.
03/02/26
NOTICE OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE FILED
What this means: Defense attorney Dane Garland has notified the Carroll County Superior Court that he will be unavailable for court proceedings during specific periods in 2026 due to personal leave. The notice covers dates in January, February, March, April, May, and June 2026, and requests that no hearings be scheduled during those times unless all parties agree.
03/04/26
RULE NISI ISSUED
What this means: The court has issued a Rule Nisi order requiring the state to show cause why David Hogans’ motion for bond should not be granted. The state must respond by April 15, 2026, with a hearing scheduled for 9:00 AM on that date before the Honorable Court. This gives the prosecution a chance to argue against granting bond.
03/09/26
BILL OF INDICTMENT FILED
What this means: A Carroll County grand jury has formally indicted David Lee Hogan on one count of Aggravated Assault under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 16-5-21). The indictment was issued by the grand jury foreperson and filed with the Superior Court, officially bringing the criminal charge against Hogan. This moves the case from the initial accusation phase to formal prosecution.
03/18/26
ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY FILED
What this means: The prosecution has filed a certificate verifying that electronic discovery materials in the case are authentic and properly maintained. This document, signed by Legal Assistant Riley Dutcher and Assistant District Attorney Jared Parrish from the West Georgia Judicial Circuit, certifies that digital evidence in the case meets legal standards for admissibility in court.
03/03/26
DEFENDANT’S CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS AND DEMANDS FOR DISCOVERY FILED
What this means: David Hogans has filed multiple legal requests asking the court for access to evidence and information in his case. These include requests for discovery of his statements, witness statements, his criminal history, photographs, documents, and scientific evidence. The defense is seeking all materials the prosecution plans to use at trial.
03/20/26
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT AND PLEA OF NOT GUILTY FILED
What this means: David Hogans has waived his right to a formal arraignment hearing and has entered a plea of not guilty to all charges in the indictment. This filing, submitted by his attorney Dane Garland, allows the case to proceed without requiring Hogans to appear in court for the arraignment. By pleading not guilty, Hogans is denying the charges and will contest them at trial.
04/15/26
MOTION FOR BOND HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: The court has scheduled a hearing at 9:00 AM on April 15, 2026, to consider David Hogans’ motion for bond. This is when the judge will hear arguments from both the defense and prosecution about whether Hogans should be released from jail while awaiting trial on the aggravated assault charge.
07/14/26
ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: An arraignment hearing has been scheduled for 9:00 AM on July 14, 2026, in Carroll County Superior Court. However, since David Hogans has already waived his arraignment and entered a not guilty plea, this hearing may serve as a status conference or case management hearing to discuss the next steps in the prosecution.
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