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accused presumption in Georgia

66 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1900–2021 1 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 (53)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Johnsongreen
ga · 2006 · cited in 5 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2016
2 sentences

2016Our Supreme Court has held that “[e]qual access is merely a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.” State v. Johnson, 280 Ga. 511, 513 ( 630 SE2d 377 ) (2006).

2016Our Supreme Court has held that “[e]qual access is merely a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.” State v. Johnson, 280 Ga. 511, 513 ( 630 SE2d 377 ) (2006).

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Dunbar v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1993 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2016
2 sentences

2016This appeal by the State follows.1 At the outset, we note that an accused may challenge the sufficiency of an indictment by filing a general or special demurrer.2 A general demurrer, as the trial court granted here, “challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the indictment, whereas a special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment.”3 But an indictment shall be deemed sufficiently technical and correct to withstand a general demurrer if “it states the offense in the terms and language of this Code or so 1 See OCGA § 5-7-1 (a) (1) (“An appeal may be taken by and on

2016This appeal by the State follows.1 At the outset, we note that an accused may challenge the sufficiency of an indictment by filing a general or special demurrer.2 A general demurrer, as the trial court granted here, “challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the indictment, whereas a special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment.”3 But an indictment shall be deemed sufficiently technical and correct to withstand a general demurrer if “it states the offense in the terms and language of this Code or so 1 See OCGA § 5-7-1 (a) (1) (“An appeal may be taken by and on

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Wiggins v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Because no presumption arose in Walden that the owner/driver had exclusive possession of the cocaine, there was no basis for jury instructions on “equal access” which “is merely a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.” Johnson, 280 Ga. at 513 (citation and punctuation omitted); Wiggins v. State, 258 Ga. App. 703, 704-705 ( 574 SE2d 896 ) (2002).

2013Because no presumption arose in Walden that the owner/driver had exclusive possession of the cocaine, there was no basis for jury instructions on “equal access” which “is merely a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.” Johnson, 280 Ga. at 513 (citation and punctuation omitted); Wiggins v. State, 258 Ga. App. 703, 704-705 ( 574 SE2d 896 ) (2002).

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Stinson v. Stategreen
ga · 2005 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012A special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment, such as an allegation that a felony murder indictment is insufficient because it does not contain all the essential elements of the underlying crime of aggravated assault.2 This type of demurrer seeks specificity with regard to the predicate felony, and it must be filed within 10 days after the arraignment, unless the 2 See Stinson v. State, 279 Ga. 177, 180 (2) ( 611 SE2d 52 ) (2005). 2 trial court extends the time for filing.3 A general demurrer, on the other hand, challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the

2012A special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment, such as an allegation that a felony murder indictment is insufficient because it does not contain all the essential elements of the underlying crime of aggravated assault.2 This type of demurrer seeks specificity with regard to the predicate felony, and it must be filed within 10 days after the arraignment, unless the 2 See Stinson v. State, 279 Ga. 177, 180 (2) ( 611 SE2d 52 ) (2005). 2 trial court extends the time for filing.3 A general demurrer, on the other hand, challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the

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Palmer v. Stategreen
ga · 2007 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012A special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment, such as an allegation that a felony murder indictment is insufficient because it does not contain all the essential elements of the underlying crime of aggravated assault.2 This type of demurrer seeks specificity with regard to the predicate felony, and it must be filed within 10 days after the arraignment, unless the 2 See Stinson v. State, 279 Ga. 177, 180 (2) ( 611 SE2d 52 ) (2005). 2 trial court extends the time for filing.3 A general demurrer, on the other hand, challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the

2012A special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment, such as an allegation that a felony murder indictment is insufficient because it does not contain all the essential elements of the underlying crime of aggravated assault.2 This type of demurrer seeks specificity with regard to the predicate felony, and it must be filed within 10 days after the arraignment, unless the 2 See Stinson v. State, 279 Ga. 177, 180 (2) ( 611 SE2d 52 ) (2005). 2 trial court extends the time for filing.3 A general demurrer, on the other hand, challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the

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Motes v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012A special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment, such as an allegation that a felony murder indictment is insufficient because it does not contain all the essential elements of the underlying crime of aggravated assault.2 This type of demurrer seeks specificity with regard to the predicate felony, and it must be filed within 10 days after the arraignment, unless the 2 See Stinson v. State, 279 Ga. 177, 180 (2) ( 611 SE2d 52 ) (2005). 2 trial court extends the time for filing.3 A general demurrer, on the other hand, challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the

2012A special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment, such as an allegation that a felony murder indictment is insufficient because it does not contain all the essential elements of the underlying crime of aggravated assault.2 This type of demurrer seeks specificity with regard to the predicate felony, and it must be filed within 10 days after the arraignment, unless the 2 See Stinson v. State, 279 Ga. 177, 180 (2) ( 611 SE2d 52 ) (2005). 2 trial court extends the time for filing.3 A general demurrer, on the other hand, challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the

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Lance v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1989 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1991–2007
2 sentences

2007“Equal access is merely a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.” Lance v. State, 191 Ga. App. 701, 703 (2) ( 382 SE2d 726 ) (1989).

2007“Equal access is merely a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.” Lance v. State, 191 Ga. App. 701, 703 (2) ( 382 SE2d 726 ) (1989).

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Thompson v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007
2 sentences

2007Since the presumption thus did not arise, the jury was not instructed on any presumption of possession. “[A] charge on equal access is appropriate to counter a jury instruction on presumption of possession, and is not necessary otherwise.” Id. at 513 ; see also Thompson v. State, 234 Ga. App. 74, 77 (3) ( 506 SE2d 201 ) (1998) (“Equal access is merely a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.

2007Since the presumption thus did not arise, the jury was not instructed on any presumption of possession. “[A] charge on equal access is appropriate to counter a jury instruction on presumption of possession, and is not necessary otherwise.” Id. at 513 ; see also Thompson v. State, 234 Ga. App. 74, 77 (3) ( 506 SE2d 201 ) (1998) (“Equal access is merely a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.

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Nation v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2005
2 sentences

2005Johnson, P. J., and Smith, P. J., concur. 1 Jackson also pled guilty to theft by taking, but does not appeal that conviction. 2 Nunnally v. State, 261 Ga. App. 198 (1) ( 582 SE2d 173 ) (2003). 3 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 4 (Footnote omitted.) Nunnally, supra. 5 Johnson v. State, 259 Ga. App. 452, 453 (2) ( 576 SE2d 911 ) (2003). 6 Id. 7 276 Ga. 736, 738 (2) ( 585 SE2d 616 ) (2003). 8 See Moore v. State, 246 Ga. App. 163, 166 (5) ( 539 SE2d 851 ) (2000). 9 269 Ga. 317, 320 (2) ( 496 SE2d 896 ) (1998). 10 Id. 11 Supra. 12 Leone was incarcerated on February 18, 2000, and was

2002“It is simply a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.” (Punctuation and footnote omitted.) Nation v. State, 252 Ga. App. at 624 (5).

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Jackson v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1999
2 sentences

1999See also Jackson v. State, 216 Ga. App. 842, 845 ( 456 SE2d 229 ) (1995) (the equal access rule is simply a defense to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows).

1999See also Jackson v. State, 216 Ga. App. 842, 845 ( 456 SE2d 229 ) (1995) (the equal access rule is simply a defense to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows).

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Croker v. Smithgreen
ga · 1969 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1971–1972
2 sentences

1972See Croker v. Smith, 225 Ga. 529 (1) ( 169 SE2d 787 ); Cash v. Smith, 226 Ga. 318 (3) ( 175 SE2d 10 ).” Hatton v. Smith, 228 Ga. 378 (3) ( 185 SE2d 388 ). 2.

1972See Croker v. Smith, 225 Ga. 529 (1) ( 169 SE2d 787 ); Cash v. Smith, 226 Ga. 318 (3) ( 175 SE2d 10 ).” Hatton v. Smith, 228 Ga. 378 (3) ( 185 SE2d 388 ). 2.

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State v. Corhengreen
gactapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2016This appeal by the State follows.1 At the outset, we note that an accused may challenge the sufficiency of an indictment by filing a general or special demurrer.2 A general demurrer, as the trial court granted here, “challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the indictment, whereas a special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment.”3 But an indictment shall be deemed sufficiently technical and correct to withstand a general demurrer if “it states the offense in the terms and language of this Code or so 1 See OCGA § 5-7-1 (a) (1) (“An appeal may be taken by and on

2016This appeal by the State follows.1 At the outset, we note that an accused may challenge the sufficiency of an indictment by filing a general or special demurrer.2 A general demurrer, as the trial court granted here, “challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the indictment, whereas a special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment.”3 But an indictment shall be deemed sufficiently technical and correct to withstand a general demurrer if “it states the offense in the terms and language of this Code or so 1 See OCGA § 5-7-1 (a) (1) (“An appeal may be taken by and on

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Jones v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2007
2 sentences

2007(Citation and punctuation omitted.) Id.

2005Johnson, P. J., and Smith, P. J., concur. 1 Jackson also pled guilty to theft by taking, but does not appeal that conviction. 2 Nunnally v. State, 261 Ga. App. 198 (1) ( 582 SE2d 173 ) (2003). 3 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 4 (Footnote omitted.) Nunnally, supra. 5 Johnson v. State, 259 Ga. App. 452, 453 (2) ( 576 SE2d 911 ) (2003). 6 Id. 7 276 Ga. 736, 738 (2) ( 585 SE2d 616 ) (2003). 8 See Moore v. State, 246 Ga. App. 163, 166 (5) ( 539 SE2d 851 ) (2000). 9 269 Ga. 317, 320 (2) ( 496 SE2d 896 ) (1998). 10 Id. 11 Supra. 12 Leone was incarcerated on February 18, 2000, and was

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Castillo v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1983 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1989
2 sentences

1989Castillo v. State, 166 Ga. App. 817 (2) ( 305 SE2d 629 ) (1983).

1989Castillo v. State, 166 Ga. App. 817 (2) ( 305 SE2d 629 ) (1983).

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Early v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1914 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1914–1914
2 sentences

1914See Early v. State, 14 Ga. App. 467 ( 81 S. E. 385 ), and cases cited; Everett v. State, 15 Ga. App. 390 ( 83 S. E. 428 ) ; Cartledge v. State, 15 Ga. App. 396 ( 83 S. E. 430 ). 'The definition of the word “doubt,” given in the foregoing extract from the chárge of the court is practically the identical definition given by the trial judge in the case of Everett v. State, supra, and approved by this court; and in fact somewhat similar definitions have been given by trial judges from time immemorial in this State.

1914See Early v. State, 14 Ga. App. 467 ( 81 S. E. 385 ), and cases cited; Everett v. State, 15 Ga. App. 390 ( 83 S. E. 428 ) ; Cartledge v. State, 15 Ga. App. 396 ( 83 S. E. 430 ). 'The definition of the word “doubt,” given in the foregoing extract from the chárge of the court is practically the identical definition given by the trial judge in the case of Everett v. State, supra, and approved by this court; and in fact somewhat similar definitions have been given by trial judges from time immemorial in this State.

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The State v. Harlachergreen
gactapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Cf. Leonard, 275 Ga. App. at 669 (“Because evidence supported its determination that the jury was hopelessly deadlocked, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in declaring a mistrial in [defendant’s] first trial.” (emphasis supplied)). 21 An accused may challenge the sufficiency of an indictment by “filing a general or special demurrer.”34 Indeed, a general demurrer, which Marshall sought here, “challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the indictment, whereas a special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment.”35 Nevertheless, an indictment shall be “deeme

2021Cf. Leonard, 275 Ga. App. at 669 (“Because evidence supported its determination that the jury was hopelessly deadlocked, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in declaring a mistrial in [defendant’s] first trial.” (emphasis supplied)). 21 An accused may challenge the sufficiency of an indictment by “filing a general or special demurrer.”34 Indeed, a general demurrer, which Marshall sought here, “challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the indictment, whereas a special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment.”35 Nevertheless, an indictment shall be “deeme

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Leonard v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Cf. Leonard, 275 Ga. App. at 669 (“Because evidence supported its determination that the jury was hopelessly deadlocked, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in declaring a mistrial in [defendant’s] first trial.” (emphasis supplied)). 21 An accused may challenge the sufficiency of an indictment by “filing a general or special demurrer.”34 Indeed, a general demurrer, which Marshall sought here, “challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the indictment, whereas a special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment.”35 Nevertheless, an indictment shall be “deeme

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Bradeen v. Stategreen
texapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Martin v. State, 298 Ga. 259, 276-277 (6) (b) ( 779 SE2d 342 ) (2015) (applying OCGA § 17-8-58), cert. denied, 137 SCt 62 , 196 LE2d 60 (2016). 4 See King v. State, 336 Ga.App. 531, 540-541 (4) ( 784 SE2d 875 ) (2016) (Where the witness identified the defendant, by pointing to him in the courtroom, as the person who confessed to him while they were incarcerated together, the prosecutor stated, “[l]et the record reflect he’s identified the defendant!,]” and “the trial court used the customary language!,]” that is, “so noted,” “to let the record reflect that

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Chapman v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Martin v. State, 298 Ga. 259, 276-277 (6) (b) ( 779 SE2d 342 ) (2015) (applying OCGA § 17-8-58), cert. denied, 137 SCt 62 , 196 LE2d 60 (2016). 4 See King v. State, 336 Ga.App. 531, 540-541 (4) ( 784 SE2d 875 ) (2016) (Where the witness identified the defendant, by pointing to him in the courtroom, as the person who confessed to him while they were incarcerated together, the prosecutor stated, “[l]et the record reflect he’s identified the defendant!,]” and “the trial court used the customary language!,]” that is, “so noted,” “to let the record reflect that

2017(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Martin v. State, 298 Ga. 259, 276-277 (6) (b) ( 779 SE2d 342 ) (2015) (applying OCGA § 17-8-58), cert. denied, 137 SCt 62 , 196 LE2d 60 (2016). 4 See King v. State, 336 Ga.App. 531, 540-541 (4) ( 784 SE2d 875 ) (2016) (Where the witness identified the defendant, by pointing to him in the courtroom, as the person who confessed to him while they were incarcerated together, the prosecutor stated, “[l]et the record reflect he’s identified the defendant!,]” and “the trial court used the customary language!,]” that is, “so noted,” “to let the record reflect that

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Martin v. Stategreen
ga · 2015 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Martin v. State, 298 Ga. 259, 276-277 (6) (b) ( 779 SE2d 342 ) (2015) (applying OCGA § 17-8-58), cert. denied, 137 SCt 62 , 196 LE2d 60 (2016). 4 See King v. State, 336 Ga.App. 531, 540-541 (4) ( 784 SE2d 875 ) (2016) (Where the witness identified the defendant, by pointing to him in the courtroom, as the person who confessed to him while they were incarcerated together, the prosecutor stated, “[l]et the record reflect he’s identified the defendant!,]” and “the trial court used the customary language!,]” that is, “so noted,” “to let the record reflect that

2017(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Martin v. State, 298 Ga. 259, 276-277 (6) (b) ( 779 SE2d 342 ) (2015) (applying OCGA § 17-8-58), cert. denied, 137 SCt 62 , 196 LE2d 60 (2016). 4 See King v. State, 336 Ga.App. 531, 540-541 (4) ( 784 SE2d 875 ) (2016) (Where the witness identified the defendant, by pointing to him in the courtroom, as the person who confessed to him while they were incarcerated together, the prosecutor stated, “[l]et the record reflect he’s identified the defendant!,]” and “the trial court used the customary language!,]” that is, “so noted,” “to let the record reflect that

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King v. the Stategreen
gactapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Martin v. State, 298 Ga. 259, 276-277 (6) (b) ( 779 SE2d 342 ) (2015) (applying OCGA § 17-8-58), cert. denied, 137 SCt 62 , 196 LE2d 60 (2016). 4 See King v. State, 336 Ga.App. 531, 540-541 (4) ( 784 SE2d 875 ) (2016) (Where the witness identified the defendant, by pointing to him in the courtroom, as the person who confessed to him while they were incarcerated together, the prosecutor stated, “[l]et the record reflect he’s identified the defendant!,]” and “the trial court used the customary language!,]” that is, “so noted,” “to let the record reflect that

2017(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Martin v. State, 298 Ga. 259, 276-277 (6) (b) ( 779 SE2d 342 ) (2015) (applying OCGA § 17-8-58), cert. denied, 137 SCt 62 , 196 LE2d 60 (2016). 4 See King v. State, 336 Ga.App. 531, 540-541 (4) ( 784 SE2d 875 ) (2016) (Where the witness identified the defendant, by pointing to him in the courtroom, as the person who confessed to him while they were incarcerated together, the prosecutor stated, “[l]et the record reflect he’s identified the defendant!,]” and “the trial court used the customary language!,]” that is, “so noted,” “to let the record reflect that

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Carlson v. Carlsongreen
gactapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Carlson v. Carlson, 324 Ga. App. 214, 216-217 (1) ( 748 SE2d 304 ) (2013).

2016See Carlson v. Carlson, 324 Ga. App. 214, 216-217 (1) ( 748 SE2d 304 ) (2013).

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Brown v. Stategreen
ga · 2011 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Brown v. State, 290 Ga. 50, 52 (2) ( 718 SE2d 1 ) (2011).

2016See Brown v. State, 290 Ga. 50, 52 (2) ( 718 SE2d 1 ) (2011).

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McLean v. Stategreen
ga · 2012 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Williams v. Stategreen
ga · 1882 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Bitting v. Stategreen
ga · 1927 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Smith v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1940 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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State v. Eubanksgreen
ga · 1977 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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Ramirez v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Davis v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Daugherty v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Sedlak v. Stategreen
ga · 2002 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Farmer v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Yeomans v. Stategreen
ga · 1972 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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Moore v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Johnson v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Woodard v. Stategreen
ga · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Johnson v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Baugh v. Stategreen
ga · 2003 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Sterling v. Stategreen
ga · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (27)

CaseCitedYears
Akins v. State green
gactapp · 1987
2 sentences

1995Because (in the case sub judice) the State did not show the indicia giving rise to the presumption, that is, ownership or exclusive control of the vehicle, no presumption arose and therefore there was no triggering of the equal access defense." (Cit.)' Akins v. State, 184 Ga.App. 441 (1) ( 361 SE2d 707 ) (1987)." Bowen v. State, 203 Ga.App. 371 (1), 417 S.E.2d 18 (1992).

1995Because (in the case sub judice) the State did not show the indicia giving rise to the presumption, that is, ownership or exclusive control of the vehicle, no presumption arose and therefore there was no triggering of the equal access defense." (Cit.)' Akins v. State, 184 Ga.App. 441 (1) ( 361 SE2d 707 ) (1987)." Bowen v. State, 203 Ga.App. 371 (1), 417 S.E.2d 18 (1992).

41989–1995
Patterson v. State green
ga · 1977
2 sentences

2017Indeed, in Patterson , although we held that one accused of possessing marijuana may be constitutionally entitled to have the suspected marijuana examined by his own expert, we explained that “the defendant does not have an absolute, unqualified right to examine such evidence.” 238 Ga. at 206 .

2017Indeed, in Patterson, although we held that 5 one accused of possessing marijuana may be constitutionally entitled to have the suspected marijuana examined by his own expert, we explained that “the defendant does not have an absolute, unqualified right to examine such evidence.” 238 Ga. at 206 .

22017–2017
Jackson v. Virginia red
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

2005Johnson, P. J., and Smith, P. J., concur. 1 Jackson also pled guilty to theft by taking, but does not appeal that conviction. 2 Nunnally v. State, 261 Ga. App. 198 (1) ( 582 SE2d 173 ) (2003). 3 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 4 (Footnote omitted.) Nunnally, supra. 5 Johnson v. State, 259 Ga. App. 452, 453 (2) ( 576 SE2d 911 ) (2003). 6 Id. 7 276 Ga. 736, 738 (2) ( 585 SE2d 616 ) (2003). 8 See Moore v. State, 246 Ga. App. 163, 166 (5) ( 539 SE2d 851 ) (2000). 9 269 Ga. 317, 320 (2) ( 496 SE2d 896 ) (1998). 10 Id. 11 Supra. 12 Leone was incarcerated on February 18, 2000, and was

1981If there is no satisfactory explanation of the defendant’s possession, then the “proof of these facts beyond a reasonable doubt creates a presumption or permissible inference of defendant’s guilt.” Selph v. State, 142 Ga. App. 26, 29 ( 234 SE2d 831 ) (1977). (b) In Jackson v. Virginia, supra, the United States Supreme Court examined the constitutional underpinnings of Thompson v. Louisville, 362 U. S. 199 (80 SC 624, 4 LE2d 654) (1960) and In re Winship, 397 U. S. 358 (90 SC 1068, 25 LE2d 368) (1970) in order to determine the appropriate standard for evaluating the evidence on review in a fede

21981–2005
Wright v. State green
gactapp · 1990
2 sentences

1995(Cit.)' Wright v. State, 194 Ga.App. 739 (2) ( 391 SE2d 791 ) (1990). `"It is simply a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.

1995(Cit.)' Wright v. State, 194 Ga.App. 739 (2) ( 391 SE2d 791 ) (1990). `"It is simply a defense available to the accused to whom a presumption of possession flows.

21992–1995
Cash v. Smith green
ga · 1970
2 sentences

1972See Croker v. Smith, 225 Ga. 529 (1) ( 169 SE2d 787 ); Cash v. Smith, 226 Ga. 318 (3) ( 175 SE2d 10 ).” Hatton v. Smith, 228 Ga. 378 (3) ( 185 SE2d 388 ). 2.

1972See Croker v. Smith, 225 Ga. 529 (1) ( 169 SE2d 787 ); Cash v. Smith, 226 Ga. 318 (3) ( 175 SE2d 10 ).” Hatton v. Smith, 228 Ga. 378 (3) ( 185 SE2d 388 ). 2.

21971–1972
Jackson v. State green
ga · 2017
2 sentences

2018"A general demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the indictment, whereas a special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment." (Citation omitted; emphasis in original.) Corhen , supra at 496-497 , 700 S.E.2d 912 . "[T]o withstand a general demurrer, an indictment must: (1) recite the language of the statute that sets out all the elements of the offense charged, or (2) allege the facts necessary to establish a violation of a criminal statute." Jackson v. State , 301 Ga. 137 , 141 (1), 800 S.E.2d 356 (2017).

2018"A general demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the substance of the indictment, whereas a special demurrer challenges the sufficiency of the form of the indictment." (Citation omitted; emphasis in original.) Corhen , supra at 496-497 , 700 S.E.2d 912 . "[T]o withstand a general demurrer, an indictment must: (1) recite the language of the statute that sets out all the elements of the offense charged, or (2) allege the facts necessary to establish a violation of a criminal statute." Jackson v. State , 301 Ga. 137 , 141 (1), 800 S.E.2d 356 (2017).

12018–2018
Lopez v. Texas green
scotus · 2016
1 sentence

2017(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Martin v. State, 298 Ga. 259, 276-277 (6) (b) ( 779 SE2d 342 ) (2015) (applying OCGA § 17-8-58), cert. denied, 137 SCt 62 , 196 LE2d 60 (2016). 4 See King v. State, 336 Ga.App. 531, 540-541 (4) ( 784 SE2d 875 ) (2016) (Where the witness identified the defendant, by pointing to him in the courtroom, as the person who confessed to him while they were incarcerated together, the prosecutor stated, “[l]et the record reflect he’s identified the defendant!,]” and “the trial court used the customary language!,]” that is, “so noted,” “to let the record reflect that

12017–2017
Lascelles v. State green
· 1892
12014–2014
Stapleton v. State green
gactapp · 1916
12014–2014
Hood v. Carsten green
ga · 1997
12006–2006
Nunnally v. State green
gactapp · 2003
12005–2005
Noggle v. State green
ga · 1986
12002–2002
Bowen v. State green
gactapp · 1992
11995–1995
Ware v. State green
gactapp · 1973
11995–1995
State v. Johnston green
gactapp · 1981
11982–1982
Thompson v. City of Louisville green
scotus · 1960
11981–1981
In Re WINSHIP green
scotus · 1970
11981–1981
Wood v. State green
gactapp · 1977
11978–1978
State v. Stonaker green
ga · 1976
11977–1977
Bird v. Terrell green
ga · 1907
11974–1974
Dobbs v. Mayor of Buford green
ga · 1907
11974–1974
Hopkins v. State neutral
gactapp · 1909
11974–1974
Hatton v. Smith neutral
ga · 1971
11972–1972
Johnson v. New Jersey green
scotus · 1966
11966–1966
Hayes v. State green
· 1877
11957–1957
Foskey v. State green
ga · 1898
11957–1957
Roberts v. State green
ga · 1901
11953–1953

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 17-7-54 (6) GA § 17-8-57 (6) GA § 17-8-58 (6) GA § 16-13-31 (5) GA § 16-13-30 (4) GA § 16-4-1 (4) GA § 17-7-110 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

TX 441 (1876–2025) IL 98 (1898–2025) GA 66 (1900–2021) PA 56 (1897–2024) LA 54 (1959–2022) TN 53 (1992–2020) OH 42 (1876–2023) AL 39 (1881–2023) CA 38 (1928–2023) MD 33 (1942–2026) WV 29 (1923–2023) MS 26 (1884–2025) KS 26 (1907–2024) FL 24 (1894–2023) VA 24 (1925–2025) NY 22 (1912–2026) CT 18 (1923–2011) WA 18 (1929–2021) SC 18 (1951–2026) IN 18 (1881–2010) MN 17 (1944–2016) MO 15 (1901–2017) WI 13 (1915–2022) AR 13 (1913–2021) NE 12 (1897–2025) NC 12 (1905–2025) IA 12 (1951–2021) NM 11 (1918–2009) UT 10 (1899–2025) OR 10 (1951–2014) MI 10 (1917–2018) CO 10 (1931–2020) MA 9 (1923–2026) NJ 9 (1950–2019) NV 8 (1967–2020) AK 8 (1970–2007) KY 8 (1922–1985) MT 8 (1955–2025) OK 8 (1926–1982) DC 6 (1972–2003) WY 5 (1983–2001) ND 5 (1921–2000) AZ 4 (1930–1996) RI 4 (1972–1987) PR 4 (1910–1969) VT 3 (1979–2006) HI 2 (1971–1986) DE 2 (1978–1994) ME 2 (1968–2024)

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.

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