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Name:
Hoagland, Jaheim Haqwaun
Date of Booking:
05/01/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Cruelty To Animals – 6 Counts
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Case History:
5/9/25
ACCUSATION FILED
What this means: Jaheim Hoagland was formally charged with six counts of cruelty to animals in Fulton County. An accusation is the formal charging document that begins a criminal case, outlining the specific charges against the defendant.
6/1/25
DISCOVERY EXCHANGED
What this means: Both sides in Jaheim Hoagland’s animal cruelty case began sharing evidence and information they plan to use at trial. This is a standard part of the legal process where prosecutors and defense attorneys exchange documents, witness lists, and other materials.
6/2/25
ARRAIGNMENT RESCHEDULED
What this means: Jaheim Hoagland’s initial court appearance where he would enter a plea was postponed from this date to September 19, 2025. Arraignments are often rescheduled to allow more time for case preparation.
7/10/25
DEMURRERS FILED
What this means: Legal challenges were filed in Jaheim Hoagland’s case, likely by his defense team. A demurrer is a legal argument that even if the facts alleged are true, they don’t constitute a crime, or the charges are legally insufficient.
7/25/25
ADDITIONAL DISCOVERY CONDUCTED
What this means: More evidence gathering occurred in Jaheim Hoagland’s animal cruelty case, including materials related to the Hyatt Centric Hotel and Lenox Mall (Simon Property Group). Subpoenas were issued to obtain records from these locations, suggesting they may be relevant to the charges against him.
9/19/25
DEFENDANT FAILED TO APPEAR – BENCH WARRANT ISSUED
What this means: Jaheim Hoagland did not show up for his scheduled arraignment hearing in Fulton County, so the judge issued a bench warrant for his arrest. This means law enforcement can now arrest him on sight for missing his court date.
9/29/25
BOND ORDERED FORFEITED
What this means: Because Jaheim Hoagland failed to appear in court, the judge ordered that any money he had posted for his release from jail be forfeited to the court. This is the standard penalty when a defendant skips their court hearing.
9/29/25
RULE NISI ISSUED
What this means: The court issued a rule nisi in Jaheim Hoagland’s case, which is a court order that will become permanent unless the defendant or their representative appears in court to show cause why it shouldn’t. This is typically related to the bond forfeiture process.
11/25/25
NEW BOND POSTED
What this means: Jaheim Hoagland posted a new bond and was released from custody again. This suggests he was either arrested on the bench warrant or turned himself in, and the court allowed him to post new bail money for his release while the animal cruelty case continues.
3/13/26
BOND FORFEIT HEARING HELD
What this means: A court hearing was conducted in Jaheim Hoagland’s case specifically regarding the forfeiture of his original bond money from when he failed to appear in September. The court would determine the final disposition of those forfeited funds.
3/16/26
PLEA AND ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: Jaheim Hoagland has another court date scheduled where he will formally enter his plea to the six animal cruelty charges. This represents another opportunity for him to plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest to the charges against him.
3/24/26
MOTIONS HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: A hearing is set for various legal motions in Jaheim Hoagland’s animal cruelty case. This could include defense motions to suppress evidence, dismiss charges, or other legal arguments that need to be resolved before the case can proceed to trial.
4/16/26
JUDGE DENIES DEFENDANT’S DEMURRER IN EQUITY
What this means: Judge Myra H. Dixon ruled against Jaheim Haqwaun Hoagland’s Demurrer in Equity in Fulton County State Court, Case No. 25CR002417C. The judge found that a “Demurrer in Equity” is not a recognized legal filing under Georgia law and was therefore procedurally improper — meaning it was the wrong type of legal challenge to bring in this court. As a result, the motion was denied and the six counts of animal cruelty against Hoagland will continue moving forward.
7/14/26
JAHEIM HOAGLAND FILES NOTICE OF SPECIAL APPEARANCE IN EQUITY
What this means: On July 14, 2026, a document titled “Notice of Special Appearance in Equity” was filed in the Fulton County State Court under case number 25CR002417C. In it, Jaheim Hoagland — signing under the name “Jaheim-Haqwaun:Hoagland-El” — argues that he is appearing not as a defendant in the traditional sense, but as a private individual and trustee of what the document calls the “Jaheim-Hagwaun:Hoagland-El Living Revocable Trust.” The filing challenges the court’s jurisdiction and claims the prosecution is operating against a trust entity rather than a living person. It also demands equitable relief, including what it describes as setoff and discharge of all accounts. This type of filing is associated with a legal philosophy sometimes called “sovereign citizen” or “redemption” theory, which courts across the country — including Georgia — have consistently rejected as not recognized under state or federal law.
7/14/26
JAHEIM HOAGLAND FILES CONSTRUCTIVE NOTICE FOR ABATEMENT RELATED TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS
What this means: Also on July 14, 2026, Jaheim Hoagland filed a separate document titled “Constructive Notice for Abatement and Memorandum of Law in Support,” filed in the Fulton County State Court under case number 25CR002417C. This filing is directed at the Municipal Court of Atlanta and relates to a separate set of Georgia State University Police traffic citations and infractions (Infraction Nos. 063022, 063023, 067263, 067267, and 067268), referenced under Atlanta Municipal Court case number 25-327-1456. In the document, Hoagland refuses to accept the citations, arguing they are procedurally defective, unauthorized, and violate his constitutional rights. He requests that the Municipal Court of Atlanta dismiss or “abate” those matters. Like the Special Appearance filing, this document draws on legal arguments that courts have generally not recognized as valid grounds for dismissal.
9/22/26
JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR JAHEIM HOAGLAND
What this means: A jury trial in the case of State v. Jaheim Hoagland, case number 25CR002417C in the Fulton County State Court, has been scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM. Hoagland is facing six counts of Cruelty to Animals. At a jury trial, a panel of jurors hears the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense and decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty on each count.