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Name:
Fegan, Nicole P
Date of Booking:
07/31/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, LESS THAN ONE OUNCE
OBTAIN/PROCURE/GIVE INMATE PROHIBITED ITEM WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION (F)
OBTAIN/PROCURE/GIVE INMATE PROHIBITED ITEM WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION (F)
OBTAIN/PROCURE/GIVE INMATE PROHIBITED ITEM WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION (F)
UNLAWFUL FOR PERSON TO CAUSE/ENCOURAGE/SOLICIT/RECRUIT/COERCE ANOTHER TO BECOME CRIMINAL STREET GANG
TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE
OBTAIN/PROCURE/GIVE INMATE PROHIBITED ITEM WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION (F)
CONSPIRACY TO OBTAIN/PROCURE/GIVE INMATE PROHIBITED ITEM WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION
CONSPIRACY TO OBTAIN/PROCURE/GIVE INMATE PROHIBITED ITEM WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION
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Case History:
2/16/24
BOND SET AT $40,000
What this means: Nicole Fegan was released on bond in the amount of $40,000 in Fulton County Superior Court case 25SC004031. This means she was allowed to leave custody pending trial by posting or arranging payment of that amount.
2/17/24
PRE-INDICTMENT FIRST APPEARANCE
What this means: Nicole Fegan appeared in court for her initial appearance before charges were formally presented to a grand jury. At this stage, the court typically informs the defendant of the charges, advises her of her rights, and addresses bail or bond.
2/27/24
DEFENSE COUNSEL ENTERS APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorneys entered their appearance on behalf of Nicole Fegan, officially representing her in the case.
2/27/24
MOTION TO MODIFY BOND FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s defense team filed a motion requesting that the court change the bond conditions or amount. This motion asks the judge to reconsider the terms of her release.
2/27/24
EMERGENCY MOTION TO COMPEL RETURN OF PROPERTY FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s attorneys filed an emergency motion asking the court to order the return of property that was seized during the investigation. Emergency motions are filed when the matter is urgent and cannot wait for regular scheduling.
2/27/24
MOTION FOR DISCOVERY FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s defense team filed a motion requesting that the prosecution provide all evidence and information they plan to use in the case. This is a standard part of the discovery process, which ensures both sides have access to the facts.
2/27/24
MOTION TO DISMISS WARRANT FILED ON BEHALF OF NICOLE FEGAN
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s defense team filed a motion in Fulton County Superior Court under case number 24PF000761 asking the court to dismiss the warrant against her. The motion argues that the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act — the law Nicole Fegan is accused of violating — is unconstitutional. Specifically, the defense argues that a provision of the Act allows for “arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement” in violation of the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause, citing the U.S. Supreme Court case Kolender v. Lawson. The defense contends the provision should be struck down entirely.
2/29/24
PRE-INDICTMENT APPEARANCE BOND HEARING
What this means: Nicole Fegan appeared in court for a bond hearing before the grand jury had formally indicted her. The court addressed bond conditions and her release status.
3/11/24
PRE-INDICTMENT PRELIMINARY HEARING
What this means: Nicole Fegan appeared for a preliminary hearing before formal charges were presented to the grand jury. At a preliminary hearing, the prosecution must present enough evidence to show there is probable cause that a crime was committed and that the defendant committed it. The defendant has the right to cross-examine witnesses.
3/20/24
DEFENDANT’S REPLY TO STATE’S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s defense team filed a written response to a motion filed by the prosecution. The prosecution had apparently moved to dismiss certain charges or aspects of the case, and the defense replied with their arguments against that dismissal.
3/20/24
STATE’S MOTION TO DISMISS DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS WARRANT FILED
What this means: District Attorney Fani T. Willis filed a motion on behalf of the State of Georgia asking the court to throw out Nicole Fegan’s Motion to Dismiss Warrant. The State argues that Fulton County Superior Court does not have jurisdiction — meaning the legal authority — to rule on a motion in an unindicted case, citing O.C.G.A. § 16-6-8, which governs the jurisdiction and powers of Superior Court. The State contends that supervisory control over lower courts is limited to specific circumstances that do not apply here.
3/21/24
BOND MODIFICATION HEARING
What this means: The court held a hearing to consider changes to Nicole Fegan’s bond conditions or amount. The judge heard arguments from both the defense and prosecution before ruling on the modification request.
3/21/24
ORDER MODIFYING BOND CONDITIONS
What this means: Judge Craig Schwall of Fulton County Superior Court issued an order on March 21, 2024, modifying a special condition of Nicole Fegan’s bond in case number 24PI001151. The original bond condition prohibited her from having any contact of any kind with any member or associate of a criminal street gang, and also barred contact with any alleged victim or members of that victim’s family or household. The judge modified that condition to read: “No contact outside of a professional capacity with any known member or known associate of a criminal street gang.” The order was prepared by defense attorney Drew Findling of Findling Law Firm.
4/11/24
PRE-INDICTMENT SPECIAL HEARING
What this means: Nicole Fegan appeared for a special hearing before the grand jury returned an indictment. Special hearings address specific legal issues or motions that require judicial attention before the case proceeds.
4/30/24
STATE’S MEMORANDUM ON ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND CRIME-FRAUD EXCEPTION FILED
What this means: The prosecution filed a written argument addressing whether communications between Nicole Fegan and her attorneys are protected by attorney-client privilege or whether the crime-fraud exception applies. The crime-fraud exception allows the court to disregard privilege protections if the attorney-client communication was made in furtherance of a crime or fraud.
5/13/24
MOTIONS HEARING
What this means: The court held a hearing to address pending motions in the case. Both sides presented arguments on various legal issues.
5/13/24
DEFENDANT’S WAIVER OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s attorneys filed a document waiving her right to be physically present at a court proceeding, allowing the case to proceed without her attendance.
5/13/24
PROPOSED ORDER REGARDING SEIZED COMMUNICATIONS FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s defense team submitted a proposed court order addressing how communications that were seized during the investigation should be handled.
5/13/24
COURT’S ORDER FINDING NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE IN RECORDED PHONE CONVERSATION
What this means: The judge ruled that a recorded phone conversation involving Nicole Fegan is not protected by attorney-client privilege and can be used as evidence in the case. This means the prosecution may use the recording against her.
5/23/24
MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s defense team filed a motion asking the court to reconsider a prior ruling, likely the judge’s decision regarding the recorded phone conversation and attorney-client privilege.
7/21/25
GRAND JURY RETURNS DIRECT INDICTMENT — 14 COUNTS FILED AGAINST NICOLE FEGAN
What this means: A Fulton County grand jury returned a direct indictment against Nicole Paige Fegan on July 21, 2025, under Clerk No. 25SC004031. Nicole Fegan is named in Counts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22 of the indictment. She is accused of the following:
Count 2 — Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act under O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(A). Nicole Fegan is accused of participating in criminal street gang activity.
Count 3 — Unlawful for a person to cause, encourage, solicit, recruit, or coerce another to become a criminal street gang member, under O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(E).
Count 4 — Trafficking in Methamphetamine under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31(E). Nicole Fegan is accused of trafficking in methamphetamine.
Count 5 — Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(B).
Count 6 — Possession of Marijuana, Less Than One Ounce under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2.
Count 7 — Obtain/Procure/Give Inmate Prohibited Item Without Authorization (Felony) under O.C.G.A. § 42-5-18.
Count 8 — Obtain/Procure/Give Inmate Prohibited Item Without Authorization (Felony) under O.C.G.A. § 42-5-18.
Count 17 — Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Item by Inmate (Felony) under O.C.G.A. § 42-5-18(C).
Count 19 — Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Item by Inmate (Felony) under O.C.G.A. § 42-5-18(C).
Count 20 — Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Item by Inmate (Felony) under O.C.G.A. § 42-5-18(C).
Count 21 — Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Item by Inmate (Felony) under O.C.G.A. § 42-5-18(C).
Count 22 — Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(B).
Co-defendants named in the indictment include Tenquarious Mender and Brittany Tierrica Parks. An indictment means a grand jury reviewed evidence presented by the prosecution and found probable cause to formally charge Nicole Fegan. It is not a finding of guilt.
7/22/25
DEMAND FOR STATEMENTS OF WITNESSES FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s defense team filed a demand requesting that the prosecution provide written statements or reports from all witnesses who may testify in the case.
7/24/25
CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s attorneys filed multiple motions together in a single consolidated filing to streamline the court process.
7/24/25
DEMAND TO INSPECT, COPY, PHOTOGRAPH OR TEST EVIDENCE FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s defense team filed a demand requesting access to all physical evidence in the case so they can inspect it, make copies, photograph it, or have it tested by experts.
7/24/25
DEMAND FOR COPY OF INDICTMENT AND LIST OF WITNESSES FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s defense team filed a demand requesting a copy of the formal indictment charging her and a complete list of all witnesses the prosecution intends to call at trial.
7/24/25
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s attorneys filed a document waiving her right to an arraignment, the hearing at which she would be formally read the charges and asked to enter a plea. By waiving arraignment, the case can proceed without that formal step.
7/24/25
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE BY DEFENSE COUNSEL
What this means: Attorneys Drew Findling, Marissa Goldberg, Brandon Bullard, and Bruce Harvey entered their appearance on behalf of Nicole Fegan, officially joining or continuing their representation in the case.
8/12/25
EMERGENCY MOTION TO MODIFY BOND CONDITIONS FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s defense team filed an emergency motion asking the court to change the conditions of her bond. Emergency motions are used when the matter requires immediate attention.
8/13/25
AMENDMENT TO EMERGENCY MOTION TO MODIFY BOND CONDITIONS FILED
What this means: Nicole Fegan’s attorneys filed an amended version of their emergency motion to modify bond conditions, likely adding or clarifying arguments or requests.
8/13/25
ORDER ON DEFENDANT’S EMERGENCY MOTION TO MODIFY BOND
What this means: The judge issued a ruling on Nicole Fegan’s emergency motion to modify bond conditions. The order addresses whether the court will grant or deny the requested changes.
8/15/25
STATE’S WRITTEN RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY MOTION FOR BOND FILED
What this means: The prosecution filed a written response to Nicole Fegan’s emergency motion to modify bond, presenting the state’s arguments on why the bond conditions should or should not be changed.
8/19/25
MOTIONS HEARING
What this means: The court held a hearing to address pending motions in the case. Both the defense and prosecution presented oral arguments on various legal issues.
8/27/25
ORDER MODIFYING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BOND
What this means: The judge issued an order modifying the special conditions attached to Nicole Fegan’s bond. This means certain restrictions or requirements of her release have been changed by the court.
9/3/25
PLEA AND ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR 9:00 AM
What this means: Nicole Fegan is scheduled to appear in Fulton County Superior Court on September 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM for a plea and arraignment hearing. At this hearing, she will be formally read the charges against her and asked to enter a plea—guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere (no contest). This is a critical step in the criminal process where the defendant’s response to the charges is formally recorded.
9/2/26
CASE TRANSFERRED TO JUDGE DAVID EMADI
What this means: Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Superior Court signed an Order of Transfer on September 2, 2026, moving case number 25SC004031 — the case against Nicole Fegan, Tenquarious Mender, and Brittany Parks — to a newly assigned court. The transfer was made in accordance with the Superior Court’s Transfer and Assignment Policy. The reason cited is that co-defendant Tenquarious Mender has an older open case, number 25SC001097, already pending before Judge David Emadi (EJ10). The case was reassigned so that related matters involving the same defendant can be handled by the same judge. The order was prepared by Cheryl Vortice.