character hearing in Georgia

17 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1905–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Georgia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

Case	Followed	Cited
Leeks v. Stategreen ga · 2015 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 2 sentences 2019See generally 255 Leeks v. State , 296 Ga. 515 , 521 (4), 769 S.E.2d 296 (2015) (no plain error where jury charge "substantially covers the correct principles of law"). 3. 2019See generally 255 Leeks v. State , 296 Ga. 515 , 521 (4), 769 S.E.2d 296 (2015) (no plain error where jury charge "substantially covers the correct principles of law"). 3.	2	2
Sparks v. Stategreen gactapp · 1948 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1959–1967 2 sentences 1967If the act which violated the probation should happen to be a criminal one, it does not thereby change the character of the hearing.” Sparks v. State, 77 Ga. App. 22, 23 ( 47 SE2d 678 ). 1967If the act which violated the probation should happen to be a criminal one, it does not thereby change the character of the hearing.” Sparks v. State, 77 Ga. App. 22, 23 ( 47 SE2d 678 ).	2	2
Massachusetts Benefit Life Ass'n v. Robinsongreen · 1898 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1907–1911 2 sentences 1911See, in this connection, Massachusetts Life Asso. v. Robinson, 104 Ga. 272 ( 30 S. E. 918 , 42 L. 1907See, in this connection, Massachusetts Life Asso. v. Robinson, 104 Ga. 272 ( 30 S. E. 918 , 42 L.	2	2
Dutton v. Willisgreen ga · 1967 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1971–1977 2 sentences 1977If the act which violated the probation should happen to be a criminal one, it does not thereby change the character of the hearing." See also Dutton v. Willis, 223 Ga. 209, 211 ( 154 SE2d 221, 234 ). 1977If the act which violated the probation should happen to be a criminal one, it does not thereby change the character of the hearing." See also Dutton v. Willis, 223 Ga. 209, 211 ( 154 SE2d 221, 234 ).	1	2
Michelson v. United Statesgreen scotus · 1949 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 2 sentences 2019See generally Michelson v. United States , 335 U. S. 469 , 477, ( 69 S.Ct. 213 , 93 LE 168 ) (1948) (describing act of defendant "elect[ing] to initiate a character inquiry"); United States v. Lewis , 482 F.2d 632 , 637 (II) (D.C. 2019See generally Michelson v. United States , 335 U. S. 469 , 477, ( 69 S.Ct. 213 , 93 LE 168 ) (1948) (describing act of defendant "elect[ing] to initiate a character inquiry"); United States v. Lewis , 482 F.2d 632 , 637 (II) (D.C.	1	1
Johnson v. Stategreen gactapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983 2 sentences 1983If the act which violated the probation should happen to be a criminal one, it does not thereby change the character of the hearing.’ [Cit.]” Johnson v. State, 142 Ga. App. 124, 126 ( 235 SE2d 550 ) (1977), aff'd, 240 Ga. 526 ( 242 SE2d 53 ) (1978). 1983If the act which violated the probation should happen to be a criminal one, it does not thereby change the character of the hearing.’ [Cit.]” Johnson v. State, 142 Ga. App. 124, 126 ( 235 SE2d 550 ) (1977), aff'd, 240 Ga. 526 ( 242 SE2d 53 ) (1978).	1	1
Kilgore v. Gulf Oil Corporationgreen gactapp · 1960 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1961–1961 2 sentences 1961See also Kilgore v. Gulf Oil Corp., 102 Ga. App. 619 ( 117 S. E. 2d 199 ), where it was held that, in an action on an open account by an oil company the bill of particulars merely set forth monthly totals of “petroleum products, services and auto accessories,” such bill of particulars was insufficient to confine the plaintiff to a particular cause of action and fairly apprize the defendant of the character of the claim against him. 1961See also Kilgore v. Gulf Oil Corp., 102 Ga. App. 619 ( 117 S. E. 2d 199 ), where it was held that, in an action on an open account by an oil company the bill of particulars merely set forth monthly totals of “petroleum products, services and auto accessories,” such bill of particulars was insufficient to confine the plaintiff to a particular cause of action and fairly apprize the defendant of the character of the claim against him.	1	1
Moore v. Smithgreen ga · 1904 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1941–1941 1 sentence 1941Trustees of Jesse Parker *851 Williams Hospital v. Nisbet, 189 Ga. 807 (supra); Caldwell v. Montgomery, supra; Morrison v. Fidelity & Deposit Co., supra; Moore v. Smith, 121 Ga. 479, 481 (supra).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

Case	Cited	Years
United States v. James A. Lewis green cadc · 1973 1 sentence 2019See generally Michelson v. United States , 335 U. S. 469 , 477, ( 69 S.Ct. 213 , 93 LE 168 ) (1948) (describing act of defendant "elect[ing] to initiate a character inquiry"); United States v. Lewis , 482 F.2d 632 , 637 (II) (D.C.	1	2019–2019
Hargis v. the State green gactapp · 2015 1 sentence 2015The very idea that we 26 intent is actually in issue in a case, “[t]he test is to ask: under the facts of the case, is there any danger that a rational jury could find that although the defendant committed the objective, charged acts, he did not intend to do so?” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Chynoweth v. State, - Ga. App. - (3) ( 768 SE2d 536 ) (2015).	1	2015–2015
Farley v. State green ga · 1995 2 sentences 1999OCGA §§ 24-9-20; 24-2-2; 24-9-68; Farley v. State, 265 Ga. 622 (2) ( 458 SE2d 643 ) (1995). 3 While such evidence may not be introduced during the State’s case-in-chief in anticipation of a character defense, when a defendant elects to put his character into evidence, such evidence becomes admissible in rebuttal. 1999OCGA §§ 24-9-20; 24-2-2; 24-9-68; Farley v. State, 265 Ga. 622 (2) ( 458 SE2d 643 ) (1995). 3 While such evidence may not be introduced during the State’s case-in-chief in anticipation of a character defense, when a defendant elects to put his character into evidence, such evidence becomes admissible in rebuttal.	1	1999–1999
Johnson v. State green ga · 1978 2 sentences 1983If the act which violated the probation should happen to be a criminal one, it does not thereby change the character of the hearing.’ [Cit.]” Johnson v. State, 142 Ga. App. 124, 126 ( 235 SE2d 550 ) (1977), aff'd, 240 Ga. 526 ( 242 SE2d 53 ) (1978). 1983If the act which violated the probation should happen to be a criminal one, it does not thereby change the character of the hearing.’ [Cit.]” Johnson v. State, 142 Ga. App. 124, 126 ( 235 SE2d 550 ) (1977), aff'd, 240 Ga. 526 ( 242 SE2d 53 ) (1978).	1	1983–1983
Dickerson v. State green gactapp · 1975 2 sentences 1977This court recognized the "slight evidence" rule necessary to support a finding of a probationary violation in the cases of Dickerson v. State, 136 Ga. App. 885 ( 222 SE2d 649 ); Scott v. State, 131 Ga. App. 504 ( 206 SE2d 137 ); David v. State, 139 Ga. App. 335 ( 228 SE2d 362 ); and Hammond v. State, 139 Ga. App. 365 ( 228 SE2d 386 ). 1977This court recognized the "slight evidence" rule necessary to support a finding of a probationary violation in the cases of Dickerson v. State, 136 Ga. App. 885 ( 222 SE2d 649 ); Scott v. State, 131 Ga. App. 504 ( 206 SE2d 137 ); David v. State, 139 Ga. App. 335 ( 228 SE2d 362 ); and Hammond v. State, 139 Ga. App. 365 ( 228 SE2d 386 ).	1	1977–1977
Hammond v. State neutral gactapp · 1976 2 sentences 1977This court recognized the "slight evidence" rule necessary to support a finding of a probationary violation in the cases of Dickerson v. State, 136 Ga. App. 885 ( 222 SE2d 649 ); Scott v. State, 131 Ga. App. 504 ( 206 SE2d 137 ); David v. State, 139 Ga. App. 335 ( 228 SE2d 362 ); and Hammond v. State, 139 Ga. App. 365 ( 228 SE2d 386 ). 1977This court recognized the "slight evidence" rule necessary to support a finding of a probationary violation in the cases of Dickerson v. State, 136 Ga. App. 885 ( 222 SE2d 649 ); Scott v. State, 131 Ga. App. 504 ( 206 SE2d 137 ); David v. State, 139 Ga. App. 335 ( 228 SE2d 362 ); and Hammond v. State, 139 Ga. App. 365 ( 228 SE2d 386 ).	1	1977–1977
Hubbard v. State neutral gactapp · 1976 2 sentences 1977This court recognized the "slight evidence" rule necessary to support a finding of a probationary violation in the cases of Dickerson v. State, 136 Ga. App. 885 ( 222 SE2d 649 ); Scott v. State, 131 Ga. App. 504 ( 206 SE2d 137 ); David v. State, 139 Ga. App. 335 ( 228 SE2d 362 ); and Hammond v. State, 139 Ga. App. 365 ( 228 SE2d 386 ). 1977This court recognized the "slight evidence” rule necessary to support a finding of a probationary violation in the cases of Dickerson v. State, 136 Ga. App. 885 ( 222 SE2d 649 ); Scott v. State, 131 Ga. App. 504 ( 206 SE2d 137 ); David v. State, 139 Ga. App. 335 ( 228 SE2d 362 ); and Hammond v. State, 139 Ga. App. 365 ( 228 SE2d 386 ).	1	1977–1977
Scott v. State green gactapp · 1974 2 sentences 1977This court recognized the "slight evidence" rule necessary to support a finding of a probationary violation in the cases of Dickerson v. State, 136 Ga. App. 885 ( 222 SE2d 649 ); Scott v. State, 131 Ga. App. 504 ( 206 SE2d 137 ); David v. State, 139 Ga. App. 335 ( 228 SE2d 362 ); and Hammond v. State, 139 Ga. App. 365 ( 228 SE2d 386 ). 1977This court recognized the "slight evidence" rule necessary to support a finding of a probationary violation in the cases of Dickerson v. State, 136 Ga. App. 885 ( 222 SE2d 649 ); Scott v. State, 131 Ga. App. 504 ( 206 SE2d 137 ); David v. State, 139 Ga. App. 335 ( 228 SE2d 362 ); and Hammond v. State, 139 Ga. App. 365 ( 228 SE2d 386 ).	1	1977–1977
David v. State neutral gactapp · 1976 2 sentences 1977This court recognized the "slight evidence" rule necessary to support a finding of a probationary violation in the cases of Dickerson v. State, 136 Ga. App. 885 ( 222 SE2d 649 ); Scott v. State, 131 Ga. App. 504 ( 206 SE2d 137 ); David v. State, 139 Ga. App. 335 ( 228 SE2d 362 ); and Hammond v. State, 139 Ga. App. 365 ( 228 SE2d 386 ). 1977This court recognized the "slight evidence” rule necessary to support a finding of a probationary violation in the cases of Dickerson v. State, 136 Ga. App. 885 ( 222 SE2d 649 ); Scott v. State, 131 Ga. App. 504 ( 206 SE2d 137 ); David v. State, 139 Ga. App. 335 ( 228 SE2d 362 ); and Hammond v. State, 139 Ga. App. 365 ( 228 SE2d 386 ).	1	1977–1977
Fife v. Illinois green scotus · 1947 1 sentence 1967For similar rulings see Jones v. Rivers, 338 F2d 862 (4th Cir.); and Bennett v. United States, 158 F2d 412 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 331 U. S. 822 (67 SC 1302, 91 LE 1838).	1	1967–1967
Caldwell v. Montgomery green ga · 1850 1 sentence 1941Trustees of Jesse Parker *851 Williams Hospital v. Nisbet, 189 Ga. 807 (supra); Caldwell v. Montgomery, supra; Morrison v. Fidelity & Deposit Co., supra; Moore v. Smith, 121 Ga. 479, 481 (supra).	1	1941–1941
Trustees of Jesse Parker Williams Hospital v. Nisbet green ga · 1940 1 sentence 1941Trustees of Jesse Parker *851 Williams Hospital v. Nisbet, 189 Ga. 807 (supra); Caldwell v. Montgomery, supra; Morrison v. Fidelity & Deposit Co., supra; Moore v. Smith, 121 Ga. 479, 481 (supra).	1	1941–1941
Allen v. Allen neutral ga · 1920 1 sentence 1929Allen v. Allen, supra. No. 7155.	1	1929–1929
Southern Railway Co. v. Webb green ga · 1902 2 sentences 1914Co. v. Webb, 116 Ga. 152 ( 42 S. E. 395 , 59 L. 1914Co. v. Webb, 116 Ga. 152 ( 42 S. E. 395 , 59 L.	1	1914–1914
Atlanta Street Railroad v. Walker green ga · 1893 1 sentence 1905In Atlanta Street Railway Company v. Walker, 93 Ga. 462 , this court held, that, “ since the change in the law allowing parties to testify in their own behalf,” it is not competent for a plaintiff, suing for physical injuries, to prove by his wife that subsequently to their infliction he frequently complained to her of pains and hurts resulting therefrom, and stated that he suffered a great deal.” In that case the complaints were of present pain and suffering.	1	1905–1905

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 24-4-404 (4)

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Where else courts name it

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