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Appeal Win: Reversal of Columbia County child molestation conviction

State of Georgia v. F.A.

We were retained to handle the motion for new trial for a client who was convicted of child molestation in Columbia County. After reviewing the evidence and the trial transcripts, we were able to identify several issues concerning errors made by the trial judge as well as issues concerning ineffective assistance of trial counsel.

One of the most glaring issues dealt with a series of improper comments made by the judge in the presence of the jury in violation of O.C.G.A. § 17-8-57. These comments by the judge clearly sent the message to the jury that he was in disagreement with the defense on several disputed issues that were critical to the case. Moreover, the judge made comments at trial that indicated that he was in agreement with the testimony of the State’s forensic interviewer. This served to not only bolster her credibility, but it also bolstered the credibility of the alleged victim. Lastly, the judge also explained to the jury that he had reviewed school records, medical records, and DFCS records pertaining to the case and that the records did not reveal any exculpatory evidence. This comment to the jury was a direct violation of O.C.G.A. § 17-8-57’s prohibition against making any statements to the jury about “what has or has not been proved.”

These issues were raised at the hearing on the Motion for New Trial where a complete record was made concerning all of the legal errors that were committed at the client’s trial. While the motion was denied, the case was then taken up to the Georgia Court of Appeals where the Court unanimously reversed the client’s conviction as a result of the judge’s repeated improper comments at trial. The case was then remanded back to Columbia County Superior Court for a new trial.

More Results in Child Molestation Cases

Child molestation charges dismissed by Cobb County DA

State of Georgia v. A.L.

Our client was falsely accused of molesting his daughter and was being prosecuted in Cobb County Superior Court. Unfortunately, we weren’t retained until after the client had been arrested and the case was indicted. The allegation was made immediately following a visitation weekend. Our client and his ex-wife had gone through a bitter divorce and…

Child molestation charges dismissed against Gwinnett teacher

State of Georgia v. M.O.

We were retained to represent a Gwinnett County teacher who was falsely accused of sodomizing a 5-year-old boy. The allegations against the client were heinous and there appeared to be physical evidence supporting the charges. The mother of the boy was a fellow teacher who had attempted to form a romantic relationship with our client.…

Not Guilty verdict in child molestation case in Chattooga County

State of Georgia v. M.K.

Our client was falsely accused of molesting his teenage stepdaughter. One morning, the child stated that he touched her inappropriately while trying to wake her up. The child ran from the house in apparent distress and the allegation appeared convincing to her family and to the police. Our client met with the police and explained…

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