GA Courts

Travis Carter v. State - Homicide by Vehicle

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed the conviction of Travis Carter for first-degree homicide by vehicle, predicated on a hit-and-run offense. The court found no merit in Carter's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding jury instructions and objections.

State v. Kaiman Lamar Smith - Criminal Case Affirmed

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to suppress evidence in the case of State v. Kaiman Lamar Smith. The appellate court found that the initial traffic stop for a burnt-out headlight was not supported by reasonable articulable suspicion, leading to the suppression of evidence related to a DUI charge.

Cameron v. Jmp Pizza, Inc. - Personal Injury Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed and remanded a summary judgment granted to JMP Pizza, Inc. The court found that the plaintiff's personal injury claims against the pizza company were not time-barred and should relate back to the initial complaint filed against the employee driver. The case will proceed to further trial court proceedings.

Interlocutory Application Denied by Georgia Court of Appeals

Interlocutory Application Denied by Georgia Court of Appeals

Yonathan Michael v. Bethlehem Desta - Property Partition Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a lower court's order directing the partition of property between co-tenants Yonathan Michael and Bethlehem Desta. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's adjustment of the parties' accounts during the partition process.

Willie E. Garlington v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal in Willie E. Garlington et al v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, docket number A26A1016. The dismissal was based on the finding that the default judgment entered by the trial court was not a final judgment, as it left the issue of equitable relief pending.

Wesley Romine v. State - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Wesley Romine for multiple sex offenses against a minor. The court found that Romine's trial counsel was not constitutionally ineffective, rejecting his argument for a new trial. The ruling upholds the original sentencing.

Brandon Cox v. State - Criminal Law Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed the conviction of Brandon Cox for disorderly conduct and obstruction of an officer. Cox appealed based on several grounds, including the trial court's jury instructions and ineffective assistance of counsel.

Nalley v. Carroll County - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted a discretionary application in Nalley v. Carroll County, Georgia. The order directs the appellant to file a notice of appeal within 10 days.

William H. Waits, III v. Ea Homes, Lp - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal in William H. Waits, III v. Ea Homes, LP. The dismissal was based on the appellant's failure to follow the required procedure for discretionary appeals after the denial of a motion to set aside a prior ruling.