The State v. Mathis  ·  2016-07-13  ·  Court of Appeals of Georgia  ·  pin 602 S.E.2d at 271

“The trial judge, like the jury, is the primary guardian of the rights of a citizen. An absolute rule requiring the trial judge to believe the witnesses called by the state would contradict the American system of justice.”

The State v. Castillo  ·  2015-03-03  ·  Court of Appeals of Georgia  ·  pin 602 S.E.2d at 271

“The trial judge, like the jury, is the primary guardian of the rights of a citizen. An absolute rule requiring the trial judge to believe the witnesses called by the state would contradict the American system of justice.”