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circumstances analysis in Georgia

42 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1905–2025 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 (34)

CaseFollowedCited
Powell v. Stategreen
ga · 2012 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Powell v. State, 291 Ga. 743 (2) (b) ( 733 SE2d 294 ) (2012) (where the trial lawyer could not recall any strategic thinking for failing to object, finding no deficient performance because under the circumstances a defense lawyer might have reasonably concluded that little would have been gained by an objection); Morrison v. State, 278 Ga. 808 (3) ( 607 SE2d 577 ) (2005) (no ineffective assistance of counsel where attorney failed to object to a prior conviction because he reasoned that the court would not have sustained the objection).

2014See Powell v. State, 291 Ga. 743 (2) (b) ( 733 SE2d 294 ) (2012) (where the trial lawyer could not recall any strategic thinking for failing to object, finding no deficient performance because under the circumstances a defense lawyer might have reasonably concluded that little would have been gained by an objection); Morrison v. State, 278 Ga. 808 (3) ( 607 SE2d 577 ) (2005) (no ineffective assistance of counsel where attorney failed to object to a prior conviction because he reasoned that the court would not have sustained the objection).

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Lankford v. Wrightgreen
nc · 1997 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015“These elements, particularly the requirement of intestacy, limit the circumstances under which the doctrine may be applied.” Lankford v. Wright, 489 SE2d 604, 607 (N.C. 1997).

2015“These elements, particularly the requirement of intestacy, limit the circumstances under which the doctrine may be applied.” Lankford v. Wright, 489 SE2d 604, 607 (N.C. 1997).

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Ellison v. Thompsongreen
ga · 1978 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Although the Georgia courts have interpreted the equitable principle of virtual adoption “on numerous occasions, they have never extended it beyond the intestacy situation found in Crawford.” Ellison v. Thompson, 240 Ga. 594, 596 ( 242 SE2d 95 ) (1978).

2015Although the Georgia courts have interpreted the equitable principle of virtual adoption “on numerous occasions, they have never extended it beyond the intestacy situation found in Crawford.” Ellison v. Thompson, 240 Ga. 594, 596 ( 242 SE2d 95 ) (1978).

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Ford v. Stategreen
ga · 2011 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Powell v. State, 291 Ga. 743 (2) (b) ( 733 SE2d 294 ) (2012) (finding no deficient performance because under the circumstances a defense lawyer might have reasonably concluded that little would have been gainedby an objection); Ford v. State, 290 Ga. 45 (5) (c) ( 717 SE2d 464 ) *385 (2011) (“as a general rule, matters of reasonable trial tactics do not amount to ineffective assistance of counsel”).

2014See Powell v. State, 291 Ga. 743 (2) (b) ( 733 SE2d 294 ) (2012) (finding no deficient performance because under the circumstances a defense lawyer might have reasonably concluded that little would have been gainedby an objection); Ford v. State, 290 Ga. 45 (5) (c) ( 717 SE2d 464 ) *385 (2011) (“as a general rule, matters of reasonable trial tactics do not amount to ineffective assistance of counsel”).

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Gavin v. Vasquezgreen
ga · 1991 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–2003
2 sentences

2003To the contrary, it demands a much greater substance, approaching perhaps the imprisonment of one who, not only is not guilty of the specific offense for which he is convicted, but, further, is not even culpable in the circumstances under inquiry. [Cit.] Gavin v. Vasquez, 261 Ga. 568, 569 , 407 S.E.2d 756 (1991).

2003To the contrary, it demands a much greater substance, approaching perhaps the imprisonment of one who, not only is not guilty of the specific offense for which he is convicted, but, further, is not even culpable in the circumstances under inquiry. [Cit.] Gavin v. Vasquez, 261 Ga. 568, 569 , 407 S.E.2d 756 (1991).

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Hadaway v. Hadawaygreen
ga · 1941 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1945–1957
2 sentences

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

22
Illinois v. Gatesgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 6 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1983–2003
2 sentences

2003In determining the sufficiency of an affidavit to support the issuance of a search warrant, this Court utilizes the following totality of the circumstances test as outlined by the United States Supreme Court in Illinois v. Gates, 462 U. S. 213, 238-239 (III) (103 SC 2317, 76 LE2d 527) (1983).

1999“In deciding whether an affidavit established probable cause necessary for issuance of a search warrant, it is well settled that we must apply the ‘totality of the circumstances analysis (utilized) in Illinois v. Gates, 462 U. S. 213 (103 SC 2317, 76 LE2d 527) (1983).’ State v. Davis, 217 Ga. App. 225 ( 457 SE2d 194 ) (1995), aff’d, Davis v. State, 266 Ga. 212 ( 465 SE2d 438 ) (1996). ‘Under that analysis, the task of the issuing magistrate is simply to make a practical, commonsense decision whether, given all the circumstances set forth in the affidavit before him, including the veracity and

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Boykin v. Alabamagreen
scotus · 1969 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Taylor v. State, 304 Ga. App. 878, 882-883 (1) (698 SE2d 384) (2010) (failure to advise defendant that sexual offender registry was collateral consequence of guilty plea could be ineffective assistance of counsel); see also OCGA § 42-1-12; Finnicum v. State, 296 Ga. App. 87, n. 1 (673 SE2d 604) (2009) (noting that registry became effective in 1996); compare Green, 318 Ga. at 612 (applying totality of the circumstances test and explaining that “the failure to specifically advise the defendant of his right against self-incrimination—or any of the three rights listed in Boykin [v. Alabama, 395 U.

2025Taylor v. State, 304 Ga. App. 878, 882-883 (1) (698 SE2d 384) (2010) (failure to advise defendant that sexual offender registry was collateral consequence of guilty plea could be ineffective assistance of counsel); see also OCGA § 42-1-12; Finnicum v. State, 296 Ga. App. 87, n. 1 (673 SE2d 604) (2009) (noting that registry became effective in 1996); compare Green, 318 Ga. at 612 (applying totality of the circumstances test and explaining that “the failure to specifically advise the defendant of his right against self-incrimination—or any of the three rights listed in Boykin [v. Alabama, 395 U.

11
Taylor v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Taylor v. State, 304 Ga. App. 878, 882-883 (1) (698 SE2d 384) (2010) (failure to advise defendant that sexual offender registry was collateral consequence of guilty plea could be ineffective assistance of counsel); see also OCGA § 42-1-12; Finnicum v. State, 296 Ga. App. 87, n. 1 (673 SE2d 604) (2009) (noting that registry became effective in 1996); compare Green, 318 Ga. at 612 (applying totality of the circumstances test and explaining that “the failure to specifically advise the defendant of his right against self-incrimination—or any of the three rights listed in Boykin [v. Alabama, 395 U.

2025Taylor v. State, 304 Ga. App. 878, 882-883 (1) (698 SE2d 384) (2010) (failure to advise defendant that sexual offender registry was collateral consequence of guilty plea could be ineffective assistance of counsel); see also OCGA § 42-1-12; Finnicum v. State, 296 Ga. App. 87, n. 1 (673 SE2d 604) (2009) (noting that registry became effective in 1996); compare Green, 318 Ga. at 612 (applying totality of the circumstances test and explaining that “the failure to specifically advise the defendant of his right against self-incrimination—or any of the three rights listed in Boykin [v. Alabama, 395 U.

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Green v. Stategreen
ga · 2024 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Taylor v. State, 304 Ga. App. 878, 882-883 (1) (698 SE2d 384) (2010) (failure to advise defendant that sexual offender registry was collateral consequence of guilty plea could be ineffective assistance of counsel); see also OCGA § 42-1-12; Finnicum v. State, 296 Ga. App. 87, n. 1 (673 SE2d 604) (2009) (noting that registry became effective in 1996); compare Green, 318 Ga. at 612 (applying totality of the circumstances test and explaining that “the failure to specifically advise the defendant of his right against self-incrimination—or any of the three rights listed in Boykin [v. Alabama, 395 U.

2025Taylor v. State, 304 Ga. App. 878, 882-883 (1) ( 698 SE2d 384 ) (2010) (failure to advise defendant that sexual offender registry was collateral consequence of guilty plea could be ineffective 17 assistance of counsel); see also OCGA § 42-1-12; Finnicum v. State, 296 Ga. App. 87, n. 1 ( 673 SE2d 604 ) (2009) (noting that registry became effective in 1996); compare Green, 318 Ga. at 612 (applying totality of the circumstances test and explaining that “the failure to specifically advise the defendant of his right against self-incrimination—or any of the three rights listed in Boykin [v. Albama,

11
Dean v. Stategreen
ga · 1982 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Olevik, 302 Ga. at 248 (3) (a) (i) (“[E]valuating whether self-incrimination was compelled depends on the totality of the circumstances[.]”); see generally Dean v. State, 250 Ga. 77, 80 (2) (a) (295 8 SE2d 306 ) (1982) (setting out various psychological and other factors to be considered in determining the voluntariness of consent to search).

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Olevik v. Stategreen
ga · 2017 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Olevik, 302 Ga. at 248 (3) (a) (i) (“[E]valuating whether self-incrimination was compelled depends on the totality of the circumstances[.]”); see generally Dean v. State, 250 Ga. 77, 80 (2) (a) (295 8 SE2d 306 ) (1982) (setting out various psychological and other factors to be considered in determining the voluntariness of consent to search).

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Fidelity & Casualty Co. v. Lacklandgreen
va · 1940 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Olevik, 302 Ga. at 248 (3) (a) (i) (“[E]valuating whether self-incrimination was compelled depends on the totality of the circumstances[.]”); see generally Dean v. State, 250 Ga. 77, 80 (2) (a) (295 8 SE2d 306 ) (1982) (setting out various psychological and other factors to be considered in determining the voluntariness of consent to search).

11
Schneckloth v. Bustamontegreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Schneckloth, supra, 412 U. S. at 227 (II) (B).

11
Murray v. Stategreen
ga · 2003 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Walker v. Penngreen
ga · 1999 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
York v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Dillard v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Anderson v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1970 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Dearing v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Fleming v. Zantgreen
ga · 1989 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Shannon v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Wade v. Stategreen
ga · 1988 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Riley v. Stategreen
ga · 1976 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Bearden Mercantile Co. v. Madison Oil Co.green
· 1907 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Pickelseimer v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Atlanta Recycled Fiber Co. v. Tri-Cities Steel Co.green
gactapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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Belluso v. Sunnyland Foods, Inc.green
gactapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Bell v. Campgreen
gactapp · 1964 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Heyward v. Stategreen
ga · 1976 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
11
Lanier v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1909 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11
Hinton v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11
Campbell v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11
Grant v. Hartgreen
ga · 1941 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1945–1945
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (38)

CaseCitedYears
Valenzuela v. Newsome green
ga · 1985
2 sentences

2011Id. (emphasis added).

1986To the contrary, it demands a much greater substance, approaching perhaps the imprisonment of one who, not only is not guilty of the specific offense for which he is convicted, but, further, is not even culpable in the circumstances under inquiry. ..." (Emphasis in original.) 253 Ga. at p. 796 . 3.

31986–2011
State v. Stephens green
ga · 1984
2 sentences

2003State v. Stephens, 252 Ga. 181, 184 ( 311 SE2d 823 ) (1984); York v. State, 242 Ga. App. 281, 293 (7) ( 528 SE2d 823 ) (2000).

1994“In determining whether an affidavit sufficiently establishes th< probable cause necessary for issuance of a warrant, we employ th< totality of the circumstances analysis enunciated in Illinois v. Gates 462 U. S. 213 (103 SC 2317, 76 LE2d 527) (1983), and adopted b} [the Georgia Supreme Court] in State v. Stephens, 252 Ga. 181 ( 31 SE2d 823 ) (1984), with the admonition that prudence counsels tha Gates be considered as the outer limit of probable cause.

21994–2003
State v. Davis green
gactapp · 1995
2 sentences

1999“In deciding whether an affidavit established probable cause necessary for issuance of a search warrant, it is well settled that we must apply the ‘totality of the circumstances analysis (utilized) in Illinois v. Gates, 462 U. S. 213 (103 SC 2317, 76 LE2d 527) (1983).’ State v. Davis, 217 Ga. App. 225 ( 457 SE2d 194 ) (1995), aff’d, Davis v. State, 266 Ga. 212 ( 465 SE2d 438 ) (1996). ‘Under that analysis, the task of the issuing magistrate is simply to make a practical, commonsense decision whether, given all the circumstances set forth in the affidavit before him, including the veracity and

1999“In deciding whether an affidavit established probable cause necessary for issuance of a search warrant, it is well settled that we must apply the ‘totality of the circumstances analysis (utilized) in Illinois v. Gates, 462 U. S. 213 (103 SC 2317, 76 LE2d 527) (1983).’ State v. Davis, 217 Ga. App. 225 ( 457 SE2d 194 ) (1995), aff’d, Davis v. State, 266 Ga. 212 ( 465 SE2d 438 ) (1996). ‘Under that analysis, the task of the issuing magistrate is simply to make a practical, commonsense decision whether, given all the circumstances set forth in the affidavit before him, including the veracity and

21998–1999
Davis v. State green
ga · 1996
2 sentences

1999“In deciding whether an affidavit established probable cause necessary for issuance of a search warrant, it is well settled that we must apply the ‘totality of the circumstances analysis (utilized) in Illinois v. Gates, 462 U. S. 213 (103 SC 2317, 76 LE2d 527) (1983).’ State v. Davis, 217 Ga. App. 225 ( 457 SE2d 194 ) (1995), aff’d, Davis v. State, 266 Ga. 212 ( 465 SE2d 438 ) (1996). ‘Under that analysis, the task of the issuing magistrate is simply to make a practical, commonsense decision whether, given all the circumstances set forth in the affidavit before him, including the veracity and

1999“In deciding whether an affidavit established probable cause necessary for issuance of a search warrant, it is well settled that we must apply the ‘totality of the circumstances analysis (utilized) in Illinois v. Gates, 462 U. S. 213 (103 SC 2317, 76 LE2d 527) (1983).’ State v. Davis, 217 Ga. App. 225 ( 457 SE2d 194 ) (1995), aff’d, Davis v. State, 266 Ga. 212 ( 465 SE2d 438 ) (1996). ‘Under that analysis, the task of the issuing magistrate is simply to make a practical, commonsense decision whether, given all the circumstances set forth in the affidavit before him, including the veracity and

21998–1999
Roach v. Roach green
ga · 1915
2 sentences

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

21941–1957
Smith v. Parlier neutral
· 1921
2 sentences

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

1941Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).

21941–1957
Pickens v. Jackson neutral
ga · 1921
2 sentences

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

1941Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).

21941–1957
McFadden v. Dale green
ga · 1923
2 sentences

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

21941–1957
Wallace v. Mize green
· 1922
2 sentences

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

21941–1957
Purvis v. Johnson green
ga · 1927
2 sentences

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

1957Wallace v. Mize, 153 Ga. 374 (2, 3) ( 112 S. E. 724 ); Roach v. Roach, 143 Ga. 486 ( 85 S. E. 703 ); McFadden v. Dale, 155 Ga. 256 (4) ( 116 S. E. 596 ); Purvis v. Johnson, 163 Ga. 698 (3, 5) ( 137 S. E. 50 ); Pickens v. Jackson, 152 Ga. 100 (2) ( 108 S. E. 536 ).” Hadaway v. Hadaway, 192 Ga. 265, 269 ( 14 S. E. 2d 874 ).

21941–1957
FINNICUM v. State neutral
gactapp · 2009
2 sentences

2025Taylor v. State, 304 Ga. App. 878, 882-883 (1) (698 SE2d 384) (2010) (failure to advise defendant that sexual offender registry was collateral consequence of guilty plea could be ineffective assistance of counsel); see also OCGA § 42-1-12; Finnicum v. State, 296 Ga. App. 87, n. 1 (673 SE2d 604) (2009) (noting that registry became effective in 1996); compare Green, 318 Ga. at 612 (applying totality of the circumstances test and explaining that “the failure to specifically advise the defendant of his right against self-incrimination—or any of the three rights listed in Boykin [v. Alabama, 395 U.

2025Taylor v. State, 304 Ga. App. 878, 882-883 (1) ( 698 SE2d 384 ) (2010) (failure to advise defendant that sexual offender registry was collateral consequence of guilty plea could be ineffective 17 assistance of counsel); see also OCGA § 42-1-12; Finnicum v. State, 296 Ga. App. 87, n. 1 ( 673 SE2d 604 ) (2009) (noting that registry became effective in 1996); compare Green, 318 Ga. at 612 (applying totality of the circumstances test and explaining that “the failure to specifically advise the defendant of his right against self-incrimination—or any of the three rights listed in Boykin [v. Albama,

12025–2025
Bryant v. State green
ga · 2011
2 sentences

2018We therefore review a magistrate's decision to issue a search warrant using the same "totality of the circumstances analysis" applied by the lower court, Bryant v. State , 288 Ga. 876 , 892 (13) (a), 708 S.E.2d 362 (2011), "to ensure that the [magistrate] had a substantial basis" for finding the existence of probable cause, Banks v. State , 277 Ga. 543 , 545 (2), 592 S.E.2d 668 (2004).

2018We therefore review a magistrate's decision to issue a search warrant using the same "totality of the circumstances analysis" applied by the lower court, Bryant v. State , 288 Ga. 876 , 892 (13) (a), 708 S.E.2d 362 (2011), "to ensure that the [magistrate] had a substantial basis" for finding the existence of probable cause, Banks v. State , 277 Ga. 543 , 545 (2), 592 S.E.2d 668 (2004).

12018–2018
Banks v. State green
ga · 2004
2 sentences

2018We therefore review a magistrate's decision to issue a search warrant using the same "totality of the circumstances analysis" applied by the lower court, Bryant v. State , 288 Ga. 876 , 892 (13) (a), 708 S.E.2d 362 (2011), "to ensure that the [magistrate] had a substantial basis" for finding the existence of probable cause, Banks v. State , 277 Ga. 543 , 545 (2), 592 S.E.2d 668 (2004).

2018We therefore review a magistrate's decision to issue a search warrant using the same "totality of the circumstances analysis" applied by the lower court, Bryant v. State , 288 Ga. 876 , 892 (13) (a), 708 S.E.2d 362 (2011), "to ensure that the [magistrate] had a substantial basis" for finding the existence of probable cause, Banks v. State , 277 Ga. 543 , 545 (2), 592 S.E.2d 668 (2004).

12018–2018
Morrison v. State green
ga · 2005
2 sentences

2014See Powell v. State, 291 Ga. 743 (2) (b) ( 733 SE2d 294 ) (2012) (where the trial lawyer could not recall any strategic thinking for failing to object, finding no deficient performance because under the circumstances a defense lawyer might have reasonably concluded that little would have been gained by an objection); Morrison v. State, 278 Ga. 808 (3) ( 607 SE2d 577 ) (2005) (no ineffective assistance of counsel where attorney failed to object to a prior conviction because he reasoned that the court would not have sustained the objection).

2014See Powell v. State, 291 Ga. 743 (2) (b) ( 733 SE2d 294 ) (2012) (where the trial lawyer could not recall any strategic thinking for failing to object, finding no deficient performance because under the circumstances a defense lawyer might have reasonably concluded that little would have been gained by an objection); Morrison v. State, 278 Ga. 808 (3) ( 607 SE2d 577 ) (2005) (no ineffective assistance of counsel where attorney failed to object to a prior conviction because he reasoned that the court would not have sustained the objection).

12014–2014
Bussey v. State green
gactapp · 2003
2 sentences

2011In making a determination [as to whether] probable cause exists, the magistrate judge is entitled to make a good faith determination of the weight and credibility to be given hearsay evidence based on “. . . the veracity and basis of knowledge of persons supplying the hearsay information . . . .” Bussey v. State, 263 Ga. App. 56 [, 60 (3)] ( 587 SE2d 134 ) (2003).

2011In making a determination [as to whether] probable cause exists, the magistrate judge is entitled to make a good faith determination of the weight and credibility to be given hearsay evidence based on “. . . the veracity and basis of knowledge of persons supplying the hearsay information . . . .” Bussey v. State, 263 Ga. App. 56 [, 60 (3)] ( 587 SE2d 134 ) (2003).

12011–2011
State v. Aiken green
ga · 2007
2 sentences

2010In State v. Aiken, 282 Ga. 132 ( 646 SE2d 222 ) (2007), this Court adopted the “totality of the circumstances test” for evaluating whether a public employee’s statement to investigators was voluntary or coerced: Factors that a court may consider [in evaluating whether an employee’s statement to investigators was coerced] include . . . whether the State actor made an overt threat to the defendant of the loss of his job if he did not speak with investigators or whether a statute, rule, or ordinance of *168 which the defendant was aware provided that the defendant would lose his job for failing t

2010In State v. Aiken, 282 Ga. 132 ( 646 SE2d 222 ) (2007), this Court adopted the “totality of the circumstances test” for evaluating whether a public employee’s statement to investigators was voluntary or coerced: Factors that a court may consider [in evaluating whether an employee’s statement to investigators was coerced] include . . . whether the State actor made an overt threat to the defendant of the loss of his job if he did not speak with investigators or whether a statute, rule, or ordinance of *168 which the defendant was aware provided that the defendant would lose his job for failing t

12010–2010
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
11999–1999
Oboh v. State green
gactapp · 1995
11999–1999
Aguilar v. Texas red
scotus · 1964
11991–1991
Johnson v. State green
ga · 1989
11989–1989
Spurlin v. State green
ga · 1971
11980–1980
Johnson v. State green
ga · 1976
11978–1978
Sanders v. State green
gactapp · 1975
11978–1978
Arnold v. State neutral
gactapp · 1974
11978–1978
Geter v. State neutral
gactapp · 1976
11977–1977
Dickens v. State green
ga · 1912
11942–1942
Stone v. Marshall & Co. green
ga · 1912
11942–1942
Daniel v. State green
ga · 1930
11942–1942
Haden v. State green
ga · 1933
11942–1942
Walker v. State green
gactapp · 1921
11942–1942
Yaughan v. State neutral
gactapp · 1921
11942–1942
Robinson v. State green
ga · 1910
11940–1940
Simmons v. State green
ga · 1936
11940–1940
Nelson v. State green
ga · 1939
11940–1940
Gunter v. Smith green
ga · 1901
11916–1916
Wilkins, Neely & Jones v. Gibson green
ga · 1901
11916–1916
Rolfe v. Rolfe neutral
ga · 1851
11905–1905
Wilson v. Brandon & Shanhon green
ga · 1850
11905–1905

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 9-14-48 (4)

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