GA Courts

Gino Miller v. Nicole Adams - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Gino Miller's direct appeal in the case Gino Miller v. Nicole Adams. The dismissal was due to Miller's failure to follow the required discretionary appeal procedures after his legitimation petition was dismissed by the trial court.

Walmart Stores East, LP v. Bettie Leverette - Case Vacated and Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated its prior decision and remanded the case of Walmart Stores East, LP v. Bettie Leverette. The Supreme Court had previously found the $1 million award exceeded nominal damages limits under Georgia law, leaving further resolution to lower courts. The Court of Appeals has now adopted the Supreme Court's opinion and remanded remaining issues to the trial court.

Michael Thomas v. Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP - Withdrawn Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal in Michael Thomas v. Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP. The court released jurisdiction back to the trial court upon receipt of the order. This action formally removes the case from the appellate court's docket.

Devona Glass v. Synovus Bank - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the case of Devona Glass v. Synovus Bank due to the appellant's failure to file a timely appellate brief. The dismissal was ordered on February 18, 2026, after the appellant missed the February 13, 2026 deadline.

Chapple v. State Supreme Court of Georgia - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Johnny Chapple's convictions for felony murder and firearm offenses. The court addressed Chapple's contentions regarding the exclusion of expert testimony, the standard applied to his motion in limine, a continuing witness objection, and ineffective assistance of counsel. The decision upholds the trial court's rulings and the life sentence without parole.

Bradford v. State - Felony Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia is reviewing Xavier Bradford's appeal of his felony murder conviction related to Keneisha Carr's death. The case highlights significant delays in post-conviction proceedings and issues with access to trial transcripts for indigent defendants.

Georgia Supreme Court: Fournier v. State - Malice Murder Conviction

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a malice murder conviction for Joey Travis Fournier. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's admission of autopsy photographs or in the ineffective assistance of counsel claim related to objections to those photographs. The conviction stems from the strangulation death of Cynthia Lynn Berry.

Dempsey v. State - Appeal of Felony Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the felony murder convictions of Le’Quan Dempsey for the shooting deaths of John Pendrak and Aiden Reynolds. Dempsey appealed, arguing insufficient evidence and improper admission of evidence regarding his probation status. The court rejected these arguments.

Rivers v. The State - Appeal of Malice Murder Conviction

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Karre Rivers's conviction for malice murder and related crimes. Rivers appealed, asserting the trial court erred in charging the jury on excessive force. The court found no plain error and upheld the conviction and life sentence without parole.

Owens v. State - Supreme Court Reverses Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed Maria Owens's murder convictions, finding that the trial court erroneously instructed the jury on mutually exclusive mental states for crimes arising from a single act. The court applied its own previously overruled precedent, leading to the reversal of the felony murder conviction but allowing for retrial.