93 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2025 5 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.
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Williams v. Stategreen2 sentences2011Here, the trial court conducted a hearing pursuant to Williams, supra, and determined that Stepho’s 2007 sexual battery conviction was admissible as similar transaction evidence. 2001In this case, the State gave pre-trial notice of its intent to introduce similar transaction evidence, and the trial court conducted a hearing outside the jury’s presence before deciding that the evidence was admissible under Williams v. State, 261 Ga. 640, 642 (2) (b) ( 409 SE2d 649 ) (1991). | 3 | 8 |
Jackson v. Dennogreen2 sentences2013See Schutt v. State, 292 Ga. 625, 629 ( 740 SE2d 163 ) (2013). (a) Pursuant to Jackson v. Denno, 378 U. S. 368 ( 84 SCt 1774 , 12 LE2d 908) (1964), the trial court conducted a hearing on the third day of trial to determine whether Appellant’s statement (and Chris’s statement) would be admissible. 2013See Schutt v. State, 292 Ga. 625, 629 ( 740 SE2d 163 ) (2013). (a) Pursuant to Jackson v. Denno, 378 U. S. 368 ( 84 SCt 1774 , 12 LE2d 908) (1964), the trial court conducted a hearing on the third day of trial to determine whether Appellant’s statement (and Chris’s statement) would be admissible. | 2 | 17 |
In the Interest of D. Q.green2 sentences2020Q., 307 Ga. App. 121, 124 ( 704 SE2d 444 ) (2010). 15 needs and situation.19 Thus, the record before the deciding court must contain evidence of present dependency, not merely past or potential future dependency.20 And here, even viewing the juvenile court’s order in the light most favorable to its judgment, DCFS failed to demonstrate present harm to the children by Keller, and thus clear and convincing evidence of dependency was not established when the court conducted the hearing, notwithstanding whatever may have occurred after the order issued.21 Accordingly, for all these reasons noted, w 2020Q., 307 Ga. App. 121, 124 ( 704 SE2d 444 ) (2010). 16 needs and situation.19 Thus, the record before the deciding court must contain evidence of present dependency, not merely past or potential future dependency.20 And here, even viewing the juvenile court’s order in the light most favorable to its judgment, DCFS failed to demonstrate present harm to the children by Keller, and thus clear and convincing evidence of dependency was not established when the court conducted the hearing, notwithstanding whatever may have occurred after the order issued.21 Accordingly, for all these reasons, we reve | 2 | 2 |
City of Warner Robins v. Bakergreen2 sentences2013For example, in City of Warner Robins v. Baker, the trial court conducted a hearing on whether the employer could enforce its subrogation lien even though the employer had failed to intervene in its employee’s lawsuit, which ended in a $90,000 lump sum 11 settlement. 255 Ga. App. at 601-602. 2013For example, in City of Warner Robins v. Baker, the trial court conducted a hearing on whether the employer could enforce its subrogation lien even though the employer had failed to intervene in its employee’s lawsuit, which ended in a $90,000 lump sum settlement. 255 Ga. App. at 601-602. | 2 | 2 |
Miranda v. Arizonagreen2 sentences2020A defendant may waive his rights under Miranda, “provided the waiver is made voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently.” Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 444 ( 86 SCt 1602 , 16 LE2d 694) (1966). 1986In his first enumeration of error the defendant contends the trial court “erred when it allowed a confession to be used in the trial of the case, because the confession was not freely and voluntarily given, without hope of benefit or fear of injury.” Before the testimony relating to the defendant’s statement was introduced into evidence, the trial court conducted a hearing in accordance with Jackson v. Denno, 378 U. S. 368 (84 SC 1774, 12 LE2d 908), where Don Lloyd, a former police officer with the City of Gainesville Police Department, testified that, prior to questioning, the defendant was a | 1 | 7 |
Faretta v. Californiagreen2 sentences2019After Martin requested that appointed counsel be removed and that he be allowed to represent himself on appeal, the trial court conducted a hearing pursuant to Faretta v. California, 422 U. S. 806 , 818- 821 (III) (A) ( 95 SCt 2525 , 45 LE2d 562) (1975), and, on November 14, 2018, granted his request to proceed pro se. 2019After Martin requested that appointed counsel be removed and that he be allowed to represent himself on appeal, the trial court conducted a hearing pursuant to Faretta v. California, 422 U. S. 806 , 818- 821 (III) (A) ( 95 SCt 2525 , 45 LE2d 562) (1975), and, on November 14, 2018, granted his request to proceed pro se. | 1 | 2 |
Carr-MacArthur v. Carrgreen2 sentences2025Thereafter, the trial court denied the motion, citing OCGA § 5-5-23 and Carr-MacArthur v. Carr, 296 Ga. 30, 34 (2) ( 764 SE2d 840 ) (2014) (identifying six criteria “[t]o obtain a new trial based on newly discovered evidence”), and found that Wife may have recognized what she perceived as discrepancies between what was negotiated between parties and what ultimately was finalized in the written Final Decree and Parenting Plan, but it did not rise to the level of being so material that it would probably produce a different result. 2025Thereafter, the trial court denied the motion, citing OCGA § 5-5-23 and Carr-MacArthur v. Carr, 296 Ga. 30, 34 (2) ( 764 SE2d 840 ) (2014) (identifying six criteria “[t]o obtain a new trial based on newly discovered evidence”), and found that Wife may have recognized what she perceived as discrepancies between what was negotiated between parties and what ultimately was finalized in the written Final Decree and Parenting Plan, but it did not rise to the level of being so material that it would probably produce a different result. | 1 | 1 |
Anthony v. Stategreen2 sentences2024Thus, trial counsel did not need to renew his objection to these photos to preserve the issue for appeal, and the failure to renew the objection did not constitute deficient performance.10 See Anthony, 298 Ga. at 831-32 (4). (b) Second, Rashad contends that his trial counsel gave ineffective assistance by failing to object or move for a curative instruction or mistrial after Sydney referenced Rashad’s previous time in jail. 2024Thus, trial counsel did not need to renew his objection to these photos to preserve the issue for appeal, and the failure to renew the objection did not constitute deficient performance.10 See Anthony, 298 Ga. at 831-32 (4). (b) Second, Rashad contends that his trial counsel gave ineffective assistance by failing to object or move for a curative instruction or mistrial after Sydney referenced Rashad’s previous time in jail. | 1 | 1 |
Bales v. Lowerygreen1 sentence2024See Bales, 299 Ga. at 202 (2); Davis v. Taylor, __ Ga. App. __, __ (2) (a) ( 898 SE2d 574 ) (2024) (explaining the difference between the standards in a habeas-corpus action and change-in-custody action). | 1 | 1 |
Georgia Department of Corrections v. Couchgreen2 sentences2021Then in a thoughtful, 16-page order, which carefully follows the instructions set out in Couch, he entered an award that is based upon the contingent-fee agreement but that uses the evidence of hourly rates and time spent as “[an]other indication of the value of the professional services actually rendered.” Couch, supra, 295 Ga. at 483 (3) (a). 2021Then in a thoughtful, 16-page order, which carefully follows the instructions set out in Couch, he entered an award that is based upon the contingent-fee agreement but that uses the evidence of hourly rates and time spent as “[an]other indication of the value of the professional services actually rendered.” Couch, supra, 295 Ga. at 483 (3) (a). | 1 | 1 |
Harris v. the Stategreen2 sentences2020See, e.g., Smart v. State, 299 Ga. 414, 447 (2) (a) ( 788 SE2d 442 ) (2016); Chambers v. State, 351 Ga. App. 771 , 778-779 (2) ( 833 SE2d 155 ) (2019); Harris v. State, 338 Ga. App. 778, 782-783 ( 792 SE2d 409 ) (2016). 3 The victim thereafter testified that, approximately four months after the knife incident, she hosted several family members at her home for dinner. 2020See, e.g., Smart v. State, 299 Ga. 414, 447 (2) (a) ( 788 SE2d 442 ) (2016); Chambers v. State, 351 Ga. App. 771 , 778-779 (2) ( 833 SE2d 155 ) (2019); Harris v. State, 338 Ga. App. 778, 782-783 ( 792 SE2d 409 ) (2016). 3 The victim thereafter testified that, approximately four months after the knife incident, she hosted several family members at her home for dinner. | 1 | 1 |
Smart v. Stategreen2 sentences2020See, e.g., Smart v. State, 299 Ga. 414, 447 (2) (a) ( 788 SE2d 442 ) (2016); Chambers v. State, 351 Ga. App. 771 , 778-779 (2) ( 833 SE2d 155 ) (2019); Harris v. State, 338 Ga. App. 778, 782-783 ( 792 SE2d 409 ) (2016). 3 The victim thereafter testified that, approximately four months after the knife incident, she hosted several family members at her home for dinner. 2020See, e.g., Smart v. State, 299 Ga. 414, 447 (2) (a) ( 788 SE2d 442 ) (2016); Chambers v. State, 351 Ga. App. 771 , 778-779 (2) ( 833 SE2d 155 ) (2019); Harris v. State, 338 Ga. App. 778, 782-783 ( 792 SE2d 409 ) (2016). 3 The victim thereafter testified that, approximately four months after the knife incident, she hosted several family members at her home for dinner. | 1 | 1 |
Riddell v. Riddellgreen2 sentences2017See Riddell v. Riddell, 293 Ga. 249, 250 ( 744 SE2d 793 ) (2013).2 Here, the trial court conducted a hearing and confirmed that the hours expended and the rates charged by the City’s attorneys were “reasonable and necessary” to defend against two of the claims made in the complaint (one of which it determined was asserted “despite a complete absence of any justiciable issue of law or fact” as provided in OCGA § 9-15-14 (a), and one of which it determined was “interposed for delay or harassment” as provided in OCGA § 9-15-14 (b)). 2017See Riddell v. Riddell, 293 Ga. 249, 250 ( 744 SE2d 793 ) (2013).2 Here, the trial court conducted a hearing and confirmed that the hours expended and the rates charged by the City’s attorneys were “reasonable and necessary” to defend against two of the claims made in the complaint (one of which it determined was asserted “despite a complete absence of any justiciable issue of law or fact” as provided in OCGA § 9-15-14 (a), and one of which it determined was “interposed for delay or harassment” as provided in OCGA § 9-15-14 (b)). | 1 | 1 |
Davis v. Langhamgreen2 sentences2016See Davis v. Langham, 170 Ga. App. 346 ( 317 SE2d 903 ) (1984). 2016See Davis v. Langham, 170 Ga. App. 346 ( 317 SE2d 903 ) (1984). | 1 | 1 |
Jefferson v. Stategreen2 sentences2015See also Jefferson v. State, 308 Ga. App. 549 ( 707 SE2d 496 ) (2011) (noting that Georgia’s “sex offender registration statute did not become law until 1996”). 2 The trial court conducted a hearing on Randle’s petition. 2015See also Jefferson v. State, 308 Ga. App. 549 ( 707 SE2d 496 ) (2011) (noting that Georgia’s “sex offender registration statute did not become law until 1996”). 2 The trial court conducted a hearing on Randle’s petition. | 1 | 1 |
Bryant v. Stategreen2 sentences2014Even without factual findings, however, we construe the evidence most favorably to uphold the judgment, and our “responsibility is to ensure that there was a substantial basis for the decision.” Bryant v. State, 326 Ga. App. 385, 386 ( 756 SE2d 621 ) (2014) (citation and punctuation omitted). 2014Even without factual findings, however, we construe the evidence most favorably to uphold the judgment, and our “responsibility is to ensure that there was a substantial basis for the decision.” Bryant v. State, 326 Ga. App. 385, 386 ( 756 SE2d 621 ) (2014) (citation and punctuation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Porras v. Stategreen1 sentence2014See, e.g., Porras, 295 Ga. at 420 (3) n.8 (“[T]he failure to make a meritless objection cannot amount to ineffective assistance.”). 24 a sufficient connection or similarity between the independent offense or act and the crime charged so that proof of the former tends to prove the latter.44 Prior to Brittain’s trial for Jones’s 2007 abduction, the trial court conducted a hearing at which it permitted the State to introduce by proffer the facts of two similar transactions. | 1 | 1 |
Schutt v. Stategreen2 sentences2013See Schutt v. State, 292 Ga. 625, 629 ( 740 SE2d 163 ) (2013). (a) Pursuant to Jackson v. Denno, 378 U. S. 368 ( 84 SCt 1774 , 12 LE2d 908) (1964), the trial court conducted a hearing on the third day of trial to determine whether Appellant’s statement (and Chris’s statement) would be admissible. 2013See Schutt v. State, 292 Ga. 625, 629 ( 740 SE2d 163 ) (2013). (a) Pursuant to Jackson v. Denno, 378 U. S. 368 ( 84 SCt 1774 , 12 LE2d 908) (1964), the trial court conducted a hearing on the third day of trial to determine whether Appellant’s statement (and Chris’s statement) would be admissible. | 1 | 1 |
Williams v. Stategreen2 sentences2013Accordingly, we decline to find that the trial court abused its discretion.7 5 OCGA § 24-2-3 (c) (2) (2009). 6 Davis v. State, 235 Ga. App. 362, 363 (1) ( 509 SE2d 655 ) (1998) (citations and punctuation omitted). 7 Id. (citation omitted); see Williams v. State, 257 Ga. App. 54, 57 (1) ( 570 SE2d 362 ) (2002) (concluding that evidence of force and lack of consent supported 9 Johnson also contends that the trial court erred by “foreclosing any hearing on [his] offer of proof relating to the complaining witness’s past sexual behavior, as provided in [OCGA] § 24-2-3 (c).” A review of the transcri 2013Accordingly, we decline to find that the trial court abused its discretion.7 5 OCGA § 24-2-3 (c) (2) (2009). 6 Davis v. State, 235 Ga. App. 362, 363 (1) ( 509 SE2d 655 ) (1998) (citations and punctuation omitted). 7 Id. (citation omitted); see Williams v. State, 257 Ga. App. 54, 57 (1) ( 570 SE2d 362 ) (2002) (concluding that evidence of force and lack of consent supported 9 Johnson also contends that the trial court erred by “foreclosing any hearing on [his] offer of proof relating to the complaining witness’s past sexual behavior, as provided in [OCGA] § 24-2-3 (c).” A review of the transcri | 1 | 1 |
Davis v. Stategreen2 sentences2013Accordingly, we decline to find that the trial court abused its discretion.7 5 OCGA § 24-2-3 (c) (2) (2009). 6 Davis v. State, 235 Ga. App. 362, 363 (1) ( 509 SE2d 655 ) (1998) (citations and punctuation omitted). 7 Id. (citation omitted); see Williams v. State, 257 Ga. App. 54, 57 (1) ( 570 SE2d 362 ) (2002) (concluding that evidence of force and lack of consent supported 9 Johnson also contends that the trial court erred by “foreclosing any hearing on [his] offer of proof relating to the complaining witness’s past sexual behavior, as provided in [OCGA] § 24-2-3 (c).” A review of the transcri 2013Accordingly, we decline to find that the trial court abused its discretion.7 5 OCGA § 24-2-3 (c) (2) (2009). 6 Davis v. State, 235 Ga. App. 362, 363 (1) ( 509 SE2d 655 ) (1998) (citations and punctuation omitted). 7 Id. (citation omitted); see Williams v. State, 257 Ga. App. 54, 57 (1) ( 570 SE2d 362 ) (2002) (concluding that evidence of force and lack of consent supported 9 Johnson also contends that the trial court erred by “foreclosing any hearing on [his] offer of proof relating to the complaining witness’s past sexual behavior, as provided in [OCGA] § 24-2-3 (c).” A review of the transcri | 1 | 1 |
Ricketts v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2013See Ricketts v. Williams, 242 Ga. 303, 304 ( 248 SE2d 673 ) (1978). 2013See Ricketts v. Williams, 242 Ga. 303, 304 ( 248 SE2d 673 ) (1978). | 1 | 1 |
| Pirkle v. Turnergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Dime Savings Bank of New York, FSB v. Sandy Springs Associates, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Hampton v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| SCOTT BROS. INC. v. Warrengreen | 1 | 1 |
| Finch v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Morrison v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Farmer v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Stovall v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Young v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Welborn v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Brown v. Wilson Chevrolet-Olds, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Smith v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Bohannon v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Thornton v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Henderson v. Justicegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Clarke v. Zantgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Cook v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Penaranda v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lawal v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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In Re Dq
green
2 sentences2020Q., 307 Ga. App. 121, 124 ( 704 SE2d 444 ) (2010). 15 needs and situation.19 Thus, the record before the deciding court must contain evidence of present dependency, not merely past or potential future dependency.20 And here, even viewing the juvenile court’s order in the light most favorable to its judgment, DCFS failed to demonstrate present harm to the children by Keller, and thus clear and convincing evidence of dependency was not established when the court conducted the hearing, notwithstanding whatever may have occurred after the order issued.21 Accordingly, for all these reasons noted, w 2020Q., 307 Ga. App. 121, 124 ( 704 SE2d 444 ) (2010). 16 needs and situation.19 Thus, the record before the deciding court must contain evidence of present dependency, not merely past or potential future dependency.20 And here, even viewing the juvenile court’s order in the light most favorable to its judgment, DCFS failed to demonstrate present harm to the children by Keller, and thus clear and convincing evidence of dependency was not established when the court conducted the hearing, notwithstanding whatever may have occurred after the order issued.21 Accordingly, for all these reasons, we reve | 2 | 2020–2020 |
Ramos v. Terry
green
2 sentences2018Nonetheless, the trial court conducted a hearing to determine whether appellant Diaz spoke English well enough to participate fully in the proceeding in accordance with Ramos v. Terry , 279 Ga. 889 , 622 S.E.2d 339 (2005), and the Rules for the Use of Interpreters for Non-English Speaking and Hearing Impaired Persons. 2018Nonetheless, the trial court conducted a hearing to determine whether appellant Diaz spoke English well enough to participate fully in the proceeding in accordance with Ramos v. Terry , 279 Ga. 889 , 622 S.E.2d 339 (2005), and the Rules for the Use of Interpreters for Non-English Speaking and Hearing Impaired Persons. | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Craigo v. Azizi
green
2 sentences2015Craigo, 301 Ga. App. at 182-183 . 2015Craigo, 301 Ga. App. at 182-183 . | 2 | 2015–2015 |
Jackson v. Virginia
red
2 sentences2012Specifically, Hutchinson argues that such testimony was more prejudicial than probative because he was never charged with that crime and because the burglary was unrelated to crimes at issue in the present case.5 Here, the State sought to introduce evidence of the burglary to show Hutchinson’s motive for the armed robbery and aggravated assault. 4 Jackson v. Virginia, supra. 5 There is nothing in the record to indicate that the State had provided Hutchinson with written notice of its intent to present evidence of the independent offense or act, that the trial court conducted a hearing regardin 1994Id. | 2 | 1994–2012 |
Hubbard v. State
green
2 sentences1988Pursuant to Hubbard v. State, 254 Ga. 694 ( 333 SE2d 827 ) (1985), appellant appeals directly from the order of the trial court denying the motion for acquittal. 1988Pursuant to Hubbard v. State, 254 Ga. 694 ( 333 SE2d 827 ) (1985), appellant appeals directly from the order of the trial court denying the motion for acquittal. | 2 | 1987–1988 |
Connally v. Georgia
green
2 sentences1978Before arraignment and trial the defendants herein filed their motion for suppression of evidence seeking the retroactive application of the decision in Connally, supra. The trial court conducted a hearing and denied the motion to suppress, verbally applying Connally retroactively, but denying the motion to suppress, although verbally stating the officers had a right to search the foot locker. 1978Before arraignment and trial the defendants herein filed their amended motion for suppression of evidence seeking the application of the decision in Connally, supra. The trial court conducted a hearing thereon and denied the original *848 motion to suppress, together with the amendment, thereby declining to apply Connally since this would entail a retroactive application. | 2 | 1978–1978 |
Smith v. Smith
green
2 sentences2022In Smith v. Smith, 230 Ga. 238 ( 196 SE2d 437 ) (1973), the trial court conducted a hearing where the nonmoving party admitted that the agreement that was made the judgment of the court omitted certain words that the parties had intended to be included. 2022In Smith v. Smith, 230 Ga. 238 ( 196 SE2d 437 ) (1973), the trial court conducted a hearing where the nonmoving party admitted that the agreement that was made the judgment of the court omitted certain words that the parties had intended to be included. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Scott v. State
green
1 sentence2020But pretermitting whether trial counsel could have offered any evidence in support of that claim (as described in Division 2, supra), Mattox did not even make such a claim in his 2005 motion for new trial (despite being represented by new counsel).4 Instead, he waited until October 2018 — by which time his trial lawyer had died — to assert an ineffective assistance claim. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Green v. State
green
1 sentence2016Green, 295 Ga. at 109 . 1. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Baker v. Wellstar Health System, Inc. green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Baker v. Wellstar Health System, Inc. green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Moreland v. Austin green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| State v. McBride green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Edwards v. Arizona green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Missouri v. Seibert green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Lucas v. State green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Massey v. State green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| State v. Hinson green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Baseler v. State neutral | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Harper v. State green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Birge v. State green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Payne v. State green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Smith v. State green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Strickland v. Washington green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Scapin v. State green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Georgia Department of Human Resources v. Patillo green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Brown v. State green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| Williams v. State green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| Lego v. Twomey green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.