Melancon v. State
Sep 17, 2024OUTCOME:
The Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeals' decision in our case and clarified the causation standard for second-degree murder in Georgia.
Atlanta, GA
Appeals Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense
OUTCOME:
The Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeals' decision in our case and clarified the causation standard for second-degree murder in Georgia.
OUTCOME: Convictions and sentence reversed
On appeal, over half of the client's convictions were vacated, and the Court remanded for resentencing.
OUTCOME: Convictions vacated; on remand, we resolved the case with a plea to time served and probation.
The Court of Appeals vacated all of the client's convictions.