John Porter

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Name:
Porter, John

Date of Booking:
04/24/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Loiter Prowl (M)

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Case History:

7/24/26

ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST JOHN PORTER

What this means: John Porter, in Cobb County State Court (Case No. 26-M-2101), is accused of loitering and criminal trespass or damage to property valued under $500. The case was bound over from Magistrate Court to State Court on this date.

7/24/26

BOND ORDER FILED

What this means: A bond order was entered when John Porter’s case was transferred to Cobb County State Court. A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds posted bond on behalf of John Porter, allowing him to be released pending trial.

10/2/26

ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 10/2/26

What this means: An arraignment hearing is scheduled for 10/2/26 at 9:00 AM before Judge Eric Brewton in Cobb County State Court. At an arraignment, John Porter will be informed of the charges against him, advised of his rights, and asked to enter a plea. The court will also address any questions about bond or representation.

10/2/26

GUILTY PLEA ENTERED — LOITERING; NOLLE PROSEQUI ON CRIMINAL TRESPASS CHARGE

What this means: John Porter pleaded guilty to loitering in Cobb County State Court (Case No. 26-M-2101). The charge of criminal trespass or damage to property under $500 was nolle prossed, meaning the State declined to prosecute that count.

10/2/26

SENTENCING — FIRST OFFENDER TREATMENT; FINE, RESTITUTION, AND JAIL TIME

What this means: John Porter was sentenced as a First Offender on the loitering conviction. He was ordered to pay a $300 fine plus surcharges, pay $500 in restitution, and serve 1 day in jail with credit for time served. He was also placed on 1 day of probation. First Offender treatment means the conviction will not appear on his criminal record if he successfully completes the terms of his sentence.