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Name:
CARTER, ADRIAN OLIVER
Date of Booking:
05/01/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
vgcsa -Purchase, Possess Or Have Control Of Controlled Substance In Schedule I or II
LOITER PROWL
Willful Obstruction Of Law Enforcement Officers – Misdemeanor
Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
Possession And Use Of Drug Related Objects
Giving False Information to Law Enforcement Officer
Possession Of Firearm Or Knife During Commission Of Or Attempt To Commit Certain Felonies
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Case History:
7/11/25
FIRST APPEARANCE AND BOND DEFERRED
What this means: Adrian Oliver Carter appeared before a Fulton County judge for his initial court hearing after being arrested and booked into jail. The judge deferred making a decision about bond, meaning Carter would remain in custody while the court considered whether to allow him bail.
7/14/25
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS CASE
What this means: Defense attorney Nicholas Adams officially entered the case to represent Adrian Oliver Carter. Adams also filed a motion requesting that the court set bond for his client.
8/4/25
PRELIMINARY HEARING HELD
What this means: Adrian Oliver Carter attended a preliminary hearing where a judge reviewed the evidence to determine if there was probable cause to believe he committed the alleged crimes, including aggravated sodomy, armed robbery, and home invasion.
8/7/25
BOND HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: A hearing was set for 2:00 PM to determine whether Adrian Oliver Carter would be granted bond and allowed to be released from jail while his case proceeds.
8/11/25
BOND DENIED
What this means: The judge denied Adrian Oliver Carter’s request for bond, ordering that he remain in the Fulton County jail while his case moves forward. This decision was based on factors like the severity of the charges and potential flight risk.
8/22/25
NEW DEFENSE ATTORNEY JOINS CASE
What this means: Attorney Ana GC Wright entered an appearance to represent Adrian Oliver Carter, likely joining or replacing Nicholas Adams as defense counsel. Wright also filed another bond motion requesting Carter’s release.
8/27/25
PRELIMINARY HEARING WAIVED
What this means: Adrian Oliver Carter, through his defense attorney, waived his right to a preliminary hearing. This means the case can proceed to the grand jury without the additional preliminary review step.
9/12/25
INDICTMENT ISSUED
What this means: A Fulton County grand jury formally indicted Adrian Oliver Carter on the charges, including aggravated sodomy, armed robbery, aggravated assault, abuse of a disabled or elderly person, and home invasion. The indictment document is sealed from public view.
9/18/25
90-DAY BOND MOTION FILED
What this means: Adrian Oliver Carter’s defense team filed another motion requesting bond, specifically noting this was a 90-day motion, likely referring to how long Carter had been in custody without bond.
10/20/25
DISCOVERY REQUESTS AND COUNSEL SUBSTITUTION
What this means: The defense filed formal requests for evidence from the prosecution and filed a motion to substitute counsel in Adrian Oliver Carter’s case, indicating potential changes to his legal representation.
10/22/25
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: The court scheduled Adrian Oliver Carter’s arraignment, where he would be formally read the charges in his indictment and asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
10/29/25
DISCOVERY PROVIDED TO DEFENSE
What this means: The prosecution provided Adrian Oliver Carter’s defense team with 245 pieces of evidence in his case, including the arrest warrant, indictment, booking report, incident reports, recorded phone conversations, criminal history, and photo lineup results.
12/3/25
CASE MANAGEMENT HEARING HELD
What this means: Adrian Oliver Carter’s case proceeded through a status hearing where the judge and attorneys discussed scheduling, outstanding motions, and case progress. No specific updates were provided following this hearing.
2/11/26
FINAL PLEA HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: The court scheduled a final plea hearing for Adrian Oliver Carter at 10:00 AM, where he would be expected to enter his final plea decision – either guilty, not guilty, or no contest – to the charges against him.
2/25/26
FINAL PLEA HEARING RESCHEDULED
What this means: Adrian Oliver Carter’s final plea hearing was moved to a new date at 9:00 AM, likely due to scheduling conflicts or the need for additional preparation time.
4/8/26
FINAL PLEA HEARING SET
What this means: Another final plea hearing was scheduled for Adrian Oliver Carter at 10:00 AM, where he is expected to make his final plea decision on the charges of aggravated sodomy, armed robbery, aggravated assault, abuse of a disabled or elderly person, and home invasion.