Gwinnett Daily Post 

Brian has a bachelors of arts in pre-law political science from Perdue University, and a juris doctorate from John Marshall School of Law.

Brian is a lawyer, and has practiced law for 25 years at both the state and federal level. Specifically, he has 22 years of experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney. Previously he worked at Gwinnett County as a Sheriff Deputy and a Police Detective in Gary, Indiana.

Brian Whiteside is currently the Solicitor General for Gwinnett County. He was elected in  2018 and is serving his first term.

Brian Whiteside - 2021 June 30th Non Election Year CCDR - Solicitor-General

Brian Whiteside - 2021 December 31 Non Election Year CCDR - Solicitor General - November 8, 2022

Brian Whiteside - 2021 December 31 Non Election Year CCDR - Amendment #1 - Solicitor General - November 8, 2022

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Victim Assistance

As a Solicitor General, asked probation offices to remain open 6 days a week versus 5 days a week to work with peoples' work schedules.

As a Solicitor General, he enacted a program to have defense attorneys available to defendants.

As a Solicitor General, he allowed educational incentives for defendants who plead to receive their GED or High School diploma, giving them a "second chance at life."

Supports efforts to keep children and the youth out of the criminal justice system.

Supports accountability efforts against the government, defendants, and police. He led a legal complaint against Governor Kemp for SB 202, specifically how the bill criminalizes handing out water and food to voters in line at their polling location.

- As a Solicitor General, asked probation offices to remain open 6 days a week versus 5 days a week to work with peoples' work schedules. 
- As a Solicitor General, he enacted a program to have defense attorneys available to defendants. 
- As a Solicitor General, he allowed educational incentives for defendants who plead to receive their GED or High School diploma, giving them a "second chance at life." 
- Supports efforts to keep children and the youth out of the criminal justice system.
- Supports accountability efforts against the government, defendants, and police. He led a legal complaint against Governor Kemp for SB 202, specifically how the bill criminalizes handing out water and food to voters in line at their polling location.

Criminal Justice

As a Solicitor General, he filed a lawsuit which resulted in the removal of a Confederate monument in Downtown Lawrenceville.

As a Solicitor General, he stopped the prosecution of marijuana cases.

As a Solicitor General, he implemented the 3.16 United Nations of Gwinnett group to combat hate and prioritize the safety of all Gwinnett County citizens.

- As a Solicitor General, he filed a lawsuit which resulted in the removal of a Confederate monument in Downtown Lawrenceville. 
- As a Solicitor General, he stopped the prosecution of marijuana cases. 
- As a Solicitor General, he implemented the 3.16 United Nations of Gwinnett group to combat hate and prioritize the safety of all Gwinnett County citizens.

Public Safety

Fox 5 Atlanta

Solicitor General Whiteside and 4 of his staff are facing charges of contempt for suspending in-person court services due to COVID-19. The petition claims Whiteside and his staff "obstructed the administration of justice." The judge that filed the petition said that the Solicitor General does not have authority to close the offices–only judges do.

Whiteside said that he had a duty to close the office due to a high number of COVID-19 positive staff in the office. He also said that his office asked for virtual options. If found guilty of criminal contempt, Whiteside and his staff could go to jail for 20 days and receive a $1,000 fine.

- Solicitor General Whiteside and 4 of his staff are facing charges of contempt for suspending in-person court services due to COVID-19. The petition claims Whiteside and his staff "obstructed the administration of justice." The judge that filed the petition said that the Solicitor General does not have authority to close the offices–only judges do. 
- Whiteside said that he had a duty to close the office due to a high number of COVID-19 positive staff in the office. He also said that his office asked for virtual options. If found guilty of criminal contempt, Whiteside and his staff could go to jail for 20 days and receive a $1,000 fine.

Administration

Brian Walton Whiteside

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.