The record showed that in April 2011, the defendant lived with his wife, their two young children, and his 12…
October 29, 2014 GA Rape Conviction Reversed Due to State’s Failure to Prove VenueThe Court held that the trial court properly found that the State failed to prove venue in Fulton County. The…
October 15, 2014 GA Court of Appeals Affirms Expert Testimony on Rape Victim BehaviorThe Court held that an expert witness may testify as to certain typical patterns of behavior exhibited by victims of…
October 13, 2014 Improper Judicial Comment Leads to Reversal in Georgia Murder CaseThe defendant had given three statements to the police. He was only advised of his Miranda rights before giving the…
September 4, 2014 GA Court of Appeals Reverses Sodomy ConvictionThe trial court instructed the jury that the offense of sodomy is committed if the defendant “perform[ed] a sexual act…
September 2, 2014 Reference to Duke Lacrosse Case in Defense’s Closing is PermissibleDuring closing, Johnson’s defense attorney argued that there had been “numerous famous instances of false cries of rape. We don’t…
September 1, 2014 Court Addresses Critical Issue in Child Molestation SentencingThis subsection permits a trial court to deviate from the mandatory minimum sentence for a sexual offense upon the finding…
August 25, 2014 GA Court of Appeals Finds Illegal Search in Cocaine Trafficking CaseThe defendant’s vehicle was stopped for traveling 10 miles-per-hour over the speed limit. The officer testified that when he asked…
August 18, 2014 GA Court of Appeals Affirms Lesser Sentence on Exploitation ChargeThe Court held that the trial court was authorized to deviate from the mandatory minimum sentence requirements because the State…
August 13, 2014 Prosecutor’s Closing Argument Causes Reversal in Georgia Rape CaseDuring closing argument, the prosecutor asked the defendant’s girlfriend, who was seated in the courtroom, to stand up and make…
August 11, 2014 GA Court Again Excludes Psychosexual Expert in Child Sex CaseThe testimony was being offered by the defense in order to establish an entrapment defense. The defendant responded to a…
August 6, 2014 GA Supreme Court Reverses Pro Se Petitioner’s Molestation ConvictionWilliams was indicted for statutory rape, child molestation and contributing to the delinquency of a minor stemming from allegations made…
