The Court held that the defendant, who was a secretary at the alleged victims’ school, had no supervisory authority over…
February 27, 2014 Molestation Conviction Affirmed Despite Recanted AllegationsThe Court held that the defendant did not show that he had ineffective assistance of counsel because he suffered no…
February 25, 2014 Bernard Speaks at Georgia Appellate Practice SeminarBernard was invited to speak at the Georgia Appellate Practice Seminar held today at the State Bar of Georgia. He…
February 24, 2014 Court of Appeals Reverses Dismissal of Felony Drug CaseThe record showed that the defendant was indicted for sale of a counterfeit substance which he represented to be ecstasy…
Bernard Selected to 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers ListBernard has been selected to the 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers list that was just published in the March edition of…
February 18, 2014 Court: No First Offender Act in GA for Molestation CasesThe record showed that the defendant Harris pleaded guilty to three counts of child molestation and one count of enticing…
January 12, 2014 GA Court of Appeals: Molestation Suspect Not Denied Right to CounselThe Court held that the trial court correctly admitted a statement made by the defendant after he had asked for…
January 8, 2014 GA Court of Appeals Reverses Molestation and Rape ConvictionThe defendant was charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse allegedly involving his stepdaughter. The girl’s mother, who was married…
January 4, 2014 GA Court of Appeals: 2nd Warrant Not Required to Examine ComputerIn Mastrogiovanni v. State, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the defendant’s convictions for sexual exploitation of children and, in…
January 2, 2014 Defense is Entitled to Evidence in Georgia Child Pornography CasesIn a case of considerable importance to the defense of child pornography allegations in Georgia, the Court of Appeals held…
December 13, 2013 Bernard Selected to Georgia Trend Magazine’s 2013 Legal EliteGeorgia Trend Magazine has selected Bernard to its Legal Elite which lists the top attorneys in the State of Georgia…
December 10, 2013 Georgia University Official Arrested on Child Pornography ChargesJeffrey Delk, a development officer for the University of Georgia, has been arrested and charged with the possession of child…
