Georgia Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Malice Murder Conviction: Sufficiency of Testimonial Evidence and Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – Scott v. The State

Date: Sep 9, 2020

Affirmation of Malice Murder Conviction: Sufficiency of Testimonial Evidence and Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – Scott v. The State Introduction The case of Scott v. The State (309...

Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Attorney-Client Agreements Affirmed

Date: Sep 9, 2020

Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Attorney-Client Agreements Affirmed Introduction The case of Innovative Images, LLC v. James Darren Summerville, et al. (309 Ga. 675) addressed the...

Clarification on Rule 404(b) Admissibility and Sentencing Merger Errors: Hood v. The State

Date: Aug 11, 2020

Clarification on Rule 404(b) Admissibility and Sentencing Merger Errors: Hood v. The State Introduction In the landmark case Hood v. The State (309 Ga. 493), the Supreme Court of Georgia addressed...

Georgia Supreme Court Ends Sua Sponte Sufficiency Review in Non-Death Penalty Murder Cases

Date: Jul 3, 2020

Georgia Supreme Court Ends Sua Sponte Sufficiency Review in Non-Death Penalty Murder Cases Introduction In the landmark case Davenport v. The State (309 Ga. 385), the Supreme Court of Georgia...

Lofton v. The State: Establishing Standards for Party Liability in Felony Murder Cases

Date: Jul 2, 2020

Lofton v. The State: Establishing Standards for Party Liability in Felony Murder Cases Introduction Lofton v. The State (309 Ga. 349), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on July 1, 2020, is...

Overruling Clemons: Redefining the Jurisdiction Over Untimely Motions for New Trial in Georgia

Date: Jul 2, 2020

Overruling Clemons: Redefining the Jurisdiction Over Untimely Motions for New Trial in Georgia Introduction The case of Pounds v. The State, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on July 1,...

Improper Admission of Rule 404(b) Evidence Leads to Conviction Reversal in STRONG v. THE STATE

Date: Jun 30, 2020

Improper Admission of Rule 404(b) Evidence Leads to Conviction Reversal in STRONG v. THE STATE Introduction In the landmark case of STRONG v. THE STATE (309 Ga. 295, 2020), the Supreme Court of...

Reevaluation of Class Certification Standards in BOWDEN v. THE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

Date: Jun 30, 2020

Reevaluation of Class Certification Standards in Bowden et al. v. The Medical Center, Inc. Introduction The Supreme Court of Georgia's decision in Bowden et al. v. The Medical Center, Inc. (2020)...

Clarifying Implied Malice and Procedural Rights in Malice Murder Cases: BURNEY v. THE STATE

Date: Jun 30, 2020

Clarifying Implied Malice and Procedural Rights in Malice Murder Cases: BURNEY v. THE STATE Introduction In the landmark case of BURREDY v. THE STATE (309 Ga. 273), the Supreme Court of Georgia...

Georgia Supreme Court Permits Service by Publication in In Rem Forfeiture Proceedings and Enforces Proper Procedure for More Definite Statement Motions

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Georgia Supreme Court Permits Service by Publication in In Rem Forfeiture Proceedings and Enforces Proper Procedure for More Definite Statement Motions Introduction In the landmark case of Crowder v....

State v. Heard: Supreme Court of Georgia Rules Against Admissibility of Other-Acts Evidence under Rule 404(b)

Date: Jun 17, 2020

State v. Heard: Supreme Court of Georgia Rules Against Admissibility of Other-Acts Evidence under Rule 404(b) Introduction Heard v. The State (844 S.E.2d 791) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Comprehensive Analysis of Sullivan v. The State: Evaluating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims

Date: Apr 21, 2020

Comprehensive Analysis of Sullivan v. The State: Evaluating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Introduction Sullivan v. The State, 842 S.E.2d 5, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on...

Affirmation of Felony Murder Conviction: Reinforcing Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Evidentiary Rulings in Keller v. The State

Date: Apr 21, 2020

Affirmation of Felony Murder Conviction: Reinforcing Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Evidentiary Rulings in Keller v. The State Introduction Keller v. The State, decided on April...

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Georgia Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Malice Murder Conviction: Sufficiency of Testimonial Evidence and Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – Scott v. The State

Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Attorney-Client Agreements Affirmed

Clarification on Rule 404(b) Admissibility and Sentencing Merger Errors: Hood v. The State

Georgia Supreme Court Ends Sua Sponte Sufficiency Review in Non-Death Penalty Murder Cases

Lofton v. The State: Establishing Standards for Party Liability in Felony Murder Cases

Overruling Clemons: Redefining the Jurisdiction Over Untimely Motions for New Trial in Georgia

Improper Admission of Rule 404(b) Evidence Leads to Conviction Reversal in STRONG v. THE STATE

Reevaluation of Class Certification Standards in BOWDEN v. THE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

Clarifying Implied Malice and Procedural Rights in Malice Murder Cases: BURNEY v. THE STATE

Georgia Supreme Court Permits Service by Publication in In Rem Forfeiture Proceedings and Enforces Proper Procedure for More Definite Statement Motions

State v. Heard: Supreme Court of Georgia Rules Against Admissibility of Other-Acts Evidence under Rule 404(b)

Comprehensive Analysis of Sullivan v. The State: Evaluating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims

Affirmation of Felony Murder Conviction: Reinforcing Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Evidentiary Rulings in Keller v. The State

Private Citizen's Enforcement of Open Meetings Act Civil Penalties: Insights from Williams v. DeKalb County

Finality and Statute of Limitations in Habeas Corpus Petitions: Insights from STUBBS v. HALL

Sufficiency of Evidence and Severance in Joint Trials: Insights from Smith v. The State

Westbrook v. The State: Upholding Probable Cause and Evidentiary Standards in Criminal Convictions

Establishing Repugnant Verdicts in Criminal Trials: Insights from McElrath v. The State

Proper Case Ground for Opening Default Does Not Require Reasonable Explanation: Bowen v. Savoy

Affirmation of Murder Conviction and Merger Correction in Howell v. The State