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Name:
Carter, Adrian Jr
Date of Booking:
07/11/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED SODOMY – COMMIT SODOMY WITH FORCE AND AGAINST PERSONS WILL OR PERSON IS LESS THAN 10 YOA
Armed Robbery
Possession Of Firearm Or Knife During Commission Of Or Attempt To Commit Certain Felonies
Aggravated Assault
ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION OF DISABLED OR ELDERLY PERSON
Home invasion in the first degree
Foreign County
Criminal Trespass
Article:
Atlanta Police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting elderly woman | 11alive.com
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Case History:
7/11/25
COUNTY JAIL FIRST APPEARANCE (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: The defendant had their first court appearance while in custody at the county jail. The document is hidden, which usually means it is sealed or not available for public viewing.
7/11/25
ORDER DEFERRING BOND (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: The judge decided to delay setting bond or postponed the bond decision. The details are not publicly visible.
7/11/25
FIRST APPEARANCE COURT ACTION (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: This records what happened at the first appearance hearing, such as rights being explained or scheduling. The document is sealed or restricted.
7/14/25
DEFENSE ENTRY OF APPEARANCE (NICHOLAS ADAMS) (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: Attorney Nicholas Adams officially filed paperwork stating he represents the defendant. The document is not publicly accessible.
7/14/25
PETITION/MOTION FOR BOND (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: The defense asked the court to set or reduce bond so the defendant could be released. The filing is hidden from public view.
8/4/25
PRELIMINARY HEARING
What this means: A hearing where the judge determines whether there is enough evidence (probable cause) for the case to move forward toward trial.
8/7/25
BOND HEARING @ 2:00 P.M.
What this means: A court hearing specifically to decide bond amount or bond conditions.
8/11/25
ORDER FOR BOND – DENIED (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: The judge denied the request for bond or refused to change bond conditions. The written order is not publicly viewable.
8/22/25
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE (ANA GC WRIGHT) (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: Another attorney, Ana GC Wright, filed paperwork stating she is representing the defendant (possibly replacing or joining prior counsel).
8/22/25
DEFENSE PETITION/MOTION FOR BOND (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: The defense filed another request asking the court to set or reconsider bond.
8/27/25
DEFENDANT’S WAIVER OF PRELIMINARY HEARING (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: The defendant gave up their right to a preliminary hearing, allowing the case to move forward without that hearing.
9/12/25
INDICTED (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: A grand jury formally charged the defendant, meaning the case proceeds toward trial. The indictment document is sealed or restricted.
9/18/25
PETITION/MOTION FOR BOND – 90-DAY BOND MOTION (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: The defense filed a request asking the court to grant bond because the defendant had been in custody for 90 days without the case going to trial. This type of motion typically argues that the law requires the court to set bond if the case has not progressed within that time frame. The document is hidden, meaning it is sealed or not available for public viewing.
10/20/25
MOTION/NOTICE SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL (DOCUMENT HIDDEN ON DOCKET)
What this means: A request was filed to replace one defense attorney with another.
10/20/25
DEFENSE DISCOVERY REQUEST & NOTICE
What this means: The defense formally requested evidence from the prosecution and notified the court of that request.
10/22/25
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED @ 10:00 AM
What this means: The defendant was scheduled to appear in court to hear the formal charges and enter a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest).
10/29/25
CERTIFICATE OF DISCOVERY (DEFENSE DISCOVERY REQUEST & NOTICE)
What this means: This confirms that discovery materials were provided or that the discovery request process has been completed.
12/3/25
10:00 AM CASE MANAGEMENT HEARING
What this means: A hearing where the judge reviews the status of the case, addresses issues, and schedules future dates. No trial occurs at this hearing.
2/11/26
FINAL PLEA 10:00 AM
What this means: A court date scheduled for the defendant to enter a final plea. If a plea agreement was reached, it would typically be finalized here.
2/25/26
FINAL PLEA 9:00 AM
What this means: This likely means the final plea hearing was continued (rescheduled) to this new date.
4/10/26
INDICTMENT WITH JOINDER AND FINAL DISPOSITION
What this means: Adrian Oliver Carter’s case reached final disposition in Fulton County Superior Court. The grand jury indictment was filed with a signed joinder, consolidating related charges. On the same date, the court entered final decisions on all counts: aggravated sodomy, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and home invasion in the first degree were all dismissed (nolle prosequi, meaning the prosecution declined to proceed). Adrian Oliver Carter was found guilty of exploiting or inflicting pain on a disabled or elderly person, and the charge of possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony was dismissed.