At the defendant’s first trial, it was learned that his attorney had previously represented the alleged victim’s mother and, in…
June 9, 2016 Convictions Reversed Due to Prosecutor’s Improper CommentsThe defendant was convicted of rape and child molestation as a result of allegations made by his ex-girlfriend’s daughter. Although…
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…
June 1, 2016 Molestation Conviction Reversed Due to Improper Judicial CommentsThe defendant was convicted of child molestation as a result of allegations made by his granddaughter. On appeal, he argued…
May 18, 2016 Court Finds Evidence Insufficient for Molestation ConvictionThe indictment charged the defendant with one count of child molestation and alleged that he masturbated while watching a child…
May 9, 2016 Search Warrant Requiring Finger to Unlock iPhone Sparks DebateThis has drawn mixed opinions among constitutional law scholars as to whether such a warrant constitutes a violation of the…
May 4, 2016 11th Circuit: Hidden Bathroom Videos Can Constitute Child PornIn this case, the defendant was convicted of placing a video camera inside his stepdaughter’s bathroom which then recorded her…
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…
April 11, 2016 Dangerous Sexual Predator Tag Requires Due ProcessUnder Georgia’s sex offender registration statute, the Board must classify those convicted of sex offenses into one of three levels:…
March 28, 2016 Molestation Conviction Reversed Due to Incomplete Jury InstructionPrior to trial, the defendant’s attorney filed a written request to instruct the jury on the defendant’s right not to…
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…
