Man pleads guilty to family-violence battery; judge orders 12 months probation, no-contact and intervention program

Kevin Lamont Murchison pleaded guilty Dec. 16, 2024, to family-violence simple battery charges in two cases before Judge Tammy Long Haywood in Clayton County State Court. The pleas resolved a revocation-of-bond matter and a subsequent charge that followed a September 2024 incident.

Prosecutors described separate incidents in which the same victim was involved; the state recited a factual basis that included an incident where the victim said the defendant attempted to slap her and a later episode where the defendant allegedly put hands around the victim’s neck. The prosecutor further said video evidence and witness statements supported the state’s account.

Under the negotiated global disposition, the court sentenced Murchison to 12 months’ probation on each case to run concurrently, ordered completion of the Family Violence Intervention Program (a 24‑week curriculum), imposed a $500 fine (including state surcharges), and entered a no-contact condition with the victim and the victim’s son. The judge warned that violating the no-contact condition or other bond terms could lead to revocation of bond, additional charges and possible felony exposure for aggravated stalking.

Judge Haywood emphasized the seriousness of repeated domestic incidents and instructed Murchison to enroll with probation immediately; probation staff in Courtroom 305 will register him and explain reporting requirements and special conditions.