Dobson v. State of Georgia
N/AOUTCOME: Court of Appeals affirmed, and GA Supreme Court denied Certiorari.
Def was tried by jury, charged and convicted of Felony Vehicle Homicide, and upon conviction, appeal filed on statutory grounds and litigated.
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OUTCOME: Court of Appeals affirmed, and GA Supreme Court denied Certiorari.
Def was tried by jury, charged and convicted of Felony Vehicle Homicide, and upon conviction, appeal filed on statutory grounds and litigated.
OUTCOME: After appellate litigation, case was resolved to client's satisfaction by cash settlement for 5 figures.
Client was wrongly assaulted by off-duty officer on New Year's. Sued the officer, the City Police Department, and the Hotel for damages.
OUTCOME: HELD: Trial Judge reversed. Court of Appeals reversed the trial judge, and Client was then eligible to be awarded full custody.
Client, unmarried soldier, sought custody of his infant daughter after the unmarried mother attempted to give the child up for adoption. Trial judge ruled that best interest of the child dictated he aw ... ard custody to the adoptive, wealthy, parents. Appealed judge's ruling, seeking reversal of the trial judge for using improper standard in denying biological father his paternity rights.
OUTCOME: Court of Appeals arguably misapplied the statute and precedent, reversing the trial judge.
Client was charged with Armed Robbery, and at time of offense, was eligible for Georgia First Offender Act provisions. Prosecution objected to allowing FOA at time of sentencing, but arguments on law f ... or client caused trial judge to allow FOA to avoid conviction. State appealed.