adverse effect defense in Georgia

5 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 2008–2026 2 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 (12)

Case	Followed	Cited
DAVIS v. THE STATE (Two Cases)green ga · 2019 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026 2 sentences 2026Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”); Davis v. State, 306 Ga. 140, 144 (2019) (“Simply because a defendant has shown that his trial counsel performed deficiently does not lead to an automatic conclusion that he was prejudiced by counsel’s deficient performance.”). 2026Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”); Davis v. State, 306 Ga. 140, 144 (2019) (“Simply because a defendant has shown that his trial counsel performed deficiently does not lead to an automatic conclusion that he was prejudiced by counsel’s deficient performance.”).	2	2
Reid v. Stategreen ga · 2010 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Reid v. State, 286 Ga. 484, 488 (3) (c) ( 690 SE2d 177 ) (2010). 2020(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Reid v. State, 286 Ga. 484, 488 (3) (c) ( 690 SE2d 177 ) (2010).	1	1
Rose v. Clarkgreen scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 1 sentence 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999)	1	1
King v. Stategreen ga · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999) 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999)	1	1
Snyder v. Massachusettsgreen scotus · 1934 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 1 sentence 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999)	1	1
Carter v. Stategreen ga · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999) 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999)	1	1
Holsey v. Stategreen ga · 1999 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999) 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999)	1	1
Pennie v. Stategreen ga · 1999 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999) 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999)	1	1
Greer v. Thompsongreen ga · 2006 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999) 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999)	1	1
Sammons v. Stategreen ga · 2005 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999) 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999)	1	1
Rushen v. Spaingreen scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 1 sentence 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999)	1	1
Hanifa v. Stategreen ga · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999) 2008Even if a defendant shows that particular errors of counsel were unreasonable, therefore, the defendant must show that they actually had an adverse effect on the defense.”) (emphasis supplied). 9 Snyder v. Massachusetts, 291 U. S. 97, 105-106 (54 SC 330, 78 LE 674) (1934); Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. 797, 807 ( 505 SE2d 731 ) (1998). 10 Rose v. Clark, 478 U. S. 570, 576 (106 SC 3101, 92 LE2d 460) (1986); Rushen v. Spain, 464 U. S. 114, 117-120 (104 SC 453, 78 LE2d 267) (1983). 11 King v. State, 273 Ga. 258, 264 ( 539 SE2d 783 ) (2000); Holsey v. State, 271 Ga. 856, 860-861 ( 524 SE2d 473 ) (1999)	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 (2)

Case	Cited	Years
Jessie Earl Purvis v. James Crosby green ca11 · 2006 2 sentences 2010We cannot dispense with the prejudice requirement for attorney error of this type without defying the Supreme Court's clear holding that except in three limited circumstances, which are not present here, a defendant must show that any error his counsel committed "actually had an adverse effect on the defense." [Cit.] That means he must prove a reasonable probability of a different result. [Cit.] Purvis v. Crosby, supra. Indeed, to hold otherwise would encourage defense counsel to manipulate the justice system by intentionally failing to object in order to ensure an automatic reversal on appeal 2010We cannot dispense with the prejudice requirement for attorney error of this type without defying the Supreme Court’s clear holding that except in three limited circumstances, which are not present here, a defendant must show that any error his counsel committed “actually had an adverse effect on the defense.” [Cit.] That means he must prove a reasonable probability of a different result. [Cit.] Purvis v. Crosby, supra. Indeed, to hold otherwise would encourage defense counsel to manipulate the justice system by intentionally failing to object in order to ensure an automatic reversal on appeal	1	2010–2010
State v. Butterfield green utah · 1989 2 sentences 2010State v. Butterfield, supra at 157 . 2010State v. Butterfield, supra at 157 .	1	2010–2010

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 17-8-58 (3) GA § 24-1-103 (3)

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Where else courts name it

TN 388 (1987–2026) WI 40 (1990–2026) TX 40 (1985–2019) ME 28 (2015–2024) UT 20 (2007–2026) KS 15 (2001–2022) AR 13 (2000–2021) VT 13 (1999–2022) MD 11 (1985–2023) VA 8 (1984–2011) MO 7 (1986–2022) CA 6 (2013–2024) WA 6 (2001–2015) IA 5 (2008–2024) FL 5 (1990–2025) CO 5 (2007–2020) GA 5 (2008–2026) IL 4 (1992–2025) CT 4 (1995–2002) PA 4 (1977–2022) WV 3 (2013–2015) NY 3 (1985–2024) ND 3 (2001–2003) OH 3 (2000–2023) MI 3 (1986–2017) IN 2 (1984–1989) AZ 2 (1984–2004) DE 2 (2019–2019) NC 2 (2022–2022) AL 2 (1996–2005)

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