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The Supreme Court of Georgia reviewed a Gwinnett County murder case involving claims of ineffective assistance of counsel. The defendant, convicted of malice murder, burglary, and multiple firearm charges, sought a new trial, alleging that his attorney’s performance had compromised his defense.
The Court found no evidence supporting the defendant’s claims. The justices ruled that the trial attorney’s strategic decisions, including his approach to witness testimony and handling of procedural issues, were reasonable and did not constitute ineffective representation.
The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of a DeKalb County felon who claimed his defense attorney failed to properly object to a jury charge.
The defendant was convicted of criminal attempt to commit malice murder, aggravated assault on a police officer, and multiple firearm possession charges following a traffic stop that turned violent when he shot an officer after fleeing.
The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld a Forsyth County DUI conviction after the defendant claimed that the trial court abused its discretion during proceedings.
The defendant was convicted of DUI per se, DUI less safe, and failure to maintain lane. During trial, he alleged that the judge commented on his expert witness’s credibility, limited his testimony, and wrongly denied a mistrial.
On review, the Appeals Court ruled that the trial court’s comments were made within the context of evaluating the expert’s qualifications. It also agreed that limiting the testimony was proper because the expert ventured outside his certified area of expertise.
The Georgia Supreme Court upheld the Randolph County conviction of a defendant found guilty of murder, aggravated assault, and child cruelty.
The defendant argued that his trial counsel was ineffective, claiming his attorney failed to secure an expert witness for an insanity defense and neglected to suppress incriminating hospital statements.
