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Georgia’s Clarke Superior Court convicted Dorunte Williams of malice murder, aggravated assault involving family violence, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Mr. Williams felt that the court mistakenly allowed hearsay to be construed as evidence and filed for an appeal. The Court of Appeals reviewed the case, and determined that …
Georgia’s Mitchell Superior Court convicted Frederick L. Shelton of cocaine possession, obstructing an officer, and a sound violation. Shelton believed his counsel to be lacking and asked the trial court for a new trial, which the court granted. After reviewing the case, the Court of Appeals disagreed with the trial court’s decision, noting several flaws …
A Fulton County jury found Hopton Hyde guilty of multiple crimes including malice murder, aggravated assault, felony murder in the commission of aggravated assault, and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime. Fulton Superior Court, using O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7 (c), sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole for …
Gwinnett Superior Court convicted Adam Wells of armed robbery, but Mr. Wells believed that the court and his counsel prevented him from receiving fair treatment. He felt that the court allowed a biased juror to remain in the jury, concerned that she had formed an opinion about his guilt prior to hearing any evidence. The …
T.S., a 15-year-old, was held accountable for actions considered the jurisdiction of superior court instead of juvenile court, and after a hearing, the Glynn Juvenile Court deemed a transfer necessary. When committed by an adult, the teenager’s acts would be construed as burglary, criminal trespass, theft by taking, and criminal gang activity. The defendant appealed, …
Gwinnett Superior Court denied Michael S. Shirley’s Motion to Suppress evidence, believing that the search warrant used to obtain child pornography gathered from his home was sufficient. Mr. Shirley appealed, but the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision. The Supreme Court of Georgia determined that a search warrant taken out against Michael Shirley …
