Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O’Keefe of LXBN TV on the latest developments in the Trayvon Martin case. In the short interview I give a brief explanation on the background of the case, touch on Florida’s unique “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law and compare the situation to two past cases that… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: March 2012
SCOTUS Requires Effective Assistance at Plea Bargain Stage: Absurd?
Posted in Opinions and Analysis, UncategorizedToday, the Supreme Court released two opinions that define standards for defense lawyers during criminal plea bargains. First, in Lafler v. Cooper, No. 10-209, 566 U.S. ___ (2012), recall that Cooper was charged with assault with intent to murder and possession of a firearm. Cooper rejected a plea bargain after his attorney (wrongly) informed him… Continue Reading
Erroneous Verdict Form = New Trial
Posted in Opinions and Analysis, Supreme Court of Georgia, UncategorizedOn Tuesday, the Georgia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a Fulton man’s convictions would be reversed due to an improperly worded verdict form. Cheddersingh v. State, S11A1929. In 2008, Soniel Cheddersingh was convicted of malice murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of firearm by… Continue Reading
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