EPISODE OUTLINES 2022
Outlines for Episodes Recorded in 2022.
WOW! Can you believe it is already Year 4? Here we will be posting all of the notes from episodes recorded during 2022. These are just rough notes so please excuse typos, etc.
2022 EPISODES
APPORTIONMENT 2.0 UPDATED
In this episode, Garon Muller sits down with the guys to further discuss some apportionment issues that come up rather frequently. The guys discuss how the statute is applied after the recent Alston & Bird case. Recorded on 2/2/22
WHY IS MERGER SO ?!#* HARD? 2.0 UNIT OF PROSECUTION DISCUSSION
In this episode, the guys take a deeper dive into the issue of Merger. Specifically, the guys discuss the unit of prosecution rule and how cases have decided the issue in Georgia. Recorded on 2/2/22
MOTION TO WITHDRAW A GUILTY PLEA
In this episode, the guys discuss motions to withdraw guilty pleas. The guys discuss the USCR 33.12, and look at how the Georgia Supreme Court's decision in Collier and other cases effect motions to withdraw guilty pleas. Recorded on 2/2/22
BEES IN OUR JUDICIAL BONNET 2.0
In this episode, the guys discuss the things that really grind their gears on the bench. Recorded on 3/3/2022
GUARDIANS AD LITEM
In this episode, the guys discuss the use/role of guardians ad litem in domestic relations cases with child custody involved. Recorded on 3/3/2022
GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES
In this episode, the guys discuss immunities for governments and governmental employees. Also, we want to give a special shoutout to Judge Kevin Morris of the Walton Magistrate court for the topic suggestion and the outline. Recorded on 3/3/2022
RETALIATION IN SENTENCING
In this episode, the guys discuss the prohibition against retaliation in sentencing following a reversal or remand. Recorded on 3/3/2022
TPO'S TEMPORARY (AND PERMANENT) PROTECTION ORDERS
This episode is part of a multi-episode series. In this episode, the guys discuss TPO's and some of the different issues that arise in these cases. Recorded on 3/3/2022
CHARGE CONFERENCES IN CRIMINAL AND CIVIL CASES
In this episode, the guys take a deeper dive on Charge Conferences and focus on issues that occur in both Criminal and Civil trials. Recorded on 3/20/2022
VERDICT FORMS
In this episode, the guys discuss verdict forms and how important they can be to a successful jury trial. Recorded 3/20/2022
DUI MINI-SERIES EPISODE #1
This is the first episode of five in the DUI Series. In this episode, the guys have a bit of a DUI expert helping them out, Ben Studdard, he is a recently retired State Court Judge out of Henry County. In this episode, the guys discuss all of the relevant DUI law to set the foundation for the rest of the series. Recorded 6/20/2022
DUI MINI SERIES EPISODE #2
In this episode, the guys are again joined by guest expert Judge Studdard. The guys discuss the recent changes to DUI law. They start by going through a string of appellate decisions that eventually led to modifications of the relevant statutes by the Georgia Legislature. Recorded 6/20/2022
DUI MINI SERIES EPISODE #3
Making his third appearance in a row, Judge Studdard and the guys discuss Implied Consent Law and the idea of "actual consent." In this episode, there are examples of what "actual consent" is and a long discussion about the Implied Consent Warnings that must be read at the time of a DUI arrest. Recorded 6/20/2022
DUI MINI SERIES EPISODE #4
Officially a FOP (friend of the podcast), Judge Studdard and the guys discuss state-administered testing after the Elliot decision. Further, the guys discuss everything you need to know about field sobriety tests. Recorded 6/20/2022
DUI MINI SERIES EPISODE #5
In the 5th and final episode, Judge Studdard and the guys discuss search warrants in DUI cases. They discuss how the use of a search warrant eliminates several issues in DUI litigation. Recorded 6/20/2022
RULE 22
In this episode, the guys discuss the Uniform Superior Court Rule 22. Further, the guys discuss the larger issue of media and their relationship with the media. Recorded on 7/7/2021
GIALENIOS V. STATE
In this episode, the guys discuss the Supreme Court's decision in the March 1, 2021 case of Gialenois v. State. This is another deep dive into a single case. Recorded 7/7/2021
FLASH EPISODE - REFUSALS IN DUI CASES
In this episode, the guys discuss refusals in DUI cases. More specifically, the guys discuss the Supreme Court's October 25 decision in State v. Randall. Recorded on 10/28/2022.
JURY QUALIFICATIONS IN CIVIL CASES
In this episode, the guys discuss jury qualifications in a number of different types of cases. The guys take a dive into the statutory jury qualifications, qualifications in a divorce case, insurance case, and more. Recorded on 8/12/2022
IMPEACHMENT AND REHABILITATION
In this episode, the guys discuss the different ways to impeach a witness and the evidence rules that accompany those methods. Further, the guys discuss rehabilitating a witness after their credibility has been attacked. Recorded on 8/12/2022
RECENT UPDATES - EVIDENCE
In this episode, the guys discuss recent developments in evidence law. More specifically, the guys touch on issues dealing with Rule 404(b), Rule 609, Rule 804 and more! Recorded on 8/18/2022
RANDOM RECENT DEVELOPMENTS - PROCEDURE
In this episode, the guys discuss recent developments related to procedure. The guys discuss multiple topics including whether a written jury charge can help cover an omission or misstatement in the verbal jury charge, probation revocation hearings, and allowing jurors to have cell phones. Recorded on 8/18/2022.