The defendant was charged with rape and false imprisonment. Before trial, the State made a plea offer of 20 years…
May 29, 2018 Court of Appeals: Alleged Victim’s Prior False Allegation is AdmissibleThe defendant was accused of molesting his stepdaughter. He was specifically charged with aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, and incest….
May 6, 2018 Court of Appeals Remands Rape Case Back to Trial CourtThe defendant was convicted of one count of rape and two counts of sexual battery. The alleged victim was a…
September 17, 2017 Court of Appeals Highlights Problems with Rape Shield StatuteThe case began when the 13-year-old alleged victim became pregnant and accused the defendant of being the father. She first…
April 25, 2017 Georgia Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Rape IndictmentThe Court held that the statute of limitations was not tolled since the defendant’s identity was not “unknown” to the…
July 5, 2016 Court Affirms Use of “Other Acts” Evidence in Rape CaseThe defendant was convicted of forcibly raping a young woman who was living with him at the time. The alleged…
June 5, 2016 Court Affirms Warrantless DNA Swab in Rape CaseThe Court held that the officer had probable cause to believe the defendant had assaulted the victim and exigent circumstances…
April 14, 2016 Court Excludes Evidence of Prior Sexual Acts in Rape CaseThe defendant was charged with the forcible rape of a 28 year-old woman. In an attempt to show the defendant’s…
March 25, 2016 Confusing Decision from Court of Appeals Affirming Rape ConvictionAt trial, the defendant was convicted of several offenses, including rape, following an incident with his then wife. The defendant…
March 22, 2016 Court Rules That After Verdict Jury Can be Sent Back to DeliberateFollowing a jury trial, the defendant was convicted of rape and multiple counts of child molestation. After the jury read…
December 16, 2015 Court Reverses Rape Conviction Due to Violation of Right to CounselIn 1981, the defendant was tried in Columbus, GA on two counts of rape, two counts of aggravated sodomy, and…
February 5, 2015 State’s Appeal Dismissed in South Georgia Rape CaseAndrade was charged with three counts of rape and one count of burglary. He filed a motion to suppress statements…
