by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
A juror shall not act on his or her private knowledge respecting the facts, witnesses, or parties.OCGA § 17-9-20Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 52,§; 32, eff. 1/1/2013.
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
The judgment of a court having no jurisdiction of the person or subject matter, or void for any other cause, is a mere nullity and may be so held in any court when it becomes material to the interest of the parties to consider it.OCGA § 17-9-4
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
In all capital cases, other than those of homicide, when the verdict is “guilty,” with a recommendation for mercy, it shall be legal and shall mean imprisonment for life. When the verdict is “guilty,” without a recommendation for mercy, it...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
The jury shall be the judges of the law and the facts in the trial of all criminal cases and shall give a general verdict of “guilty” or “not guilty.” Upon a verdict of “guilty,” the sentence shall be imposed by the judge, unless...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
(a) Where there is no conflict in the evidence and the evidence introduced with all reasonable deductions and inferences therefrom shall demand a verdict of acquittal or “not guilty” as to the entire offense or to some particular count or offense, the...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
(a) No attorney at law in a criminal case shall argue to or in the presence of the jury that a defendant, if convicted, may not be required to suffer the full penalty imposed by the court or jury because pardon, parole, or clemency of any nature may be granted by the...
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