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Georgia Supreme Court Denies Murder Defendant's Plea Withdrawal Appeal

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a trial court's denial of Cornelius Murray's motion to withdraw his guilty plea for the 2021 murder of Willie Jacox. Murray had argued his plea was not knowing and voluntary and that his counsel was deficient.

Georgia Supreme Court affirmed trial court's denial of Murray's motion to withdraw his guilty plea for 2021 murder
Murray argued his plea was not knowing and voluntary and that his counsel was ineffective
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Georgia Supreme Court Again Rejects Attorney Discipline Petition

The Georgia Supreme Court has rejected a second disciplinary petition from attorney Stephanie Dianne Woodard, finding that her proposed public reprimand remains insufficient punishment for violating professional conduct rules involving moral turpitude and dishonesty.

Georgia Supreme Court rejected second voluntary discipline petition from attorney Stephanie Dianne Woodard
Court found proposed public reprimand insufficient for violations involving moral turpitude and dishonesty
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Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Child Murder Conviction After Miranda Challenge

The Georgia Supreme Court rejected Jikevious Scott's appeal of his life sentence for felony murder and child cruelty in the death of his child Jayce Bell. Scott had argued his statements to police should have been suppressed due to Miranda rights violations.

Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Jikevious Scott's conviction for felony murder and child cruelty in death of his child Jayce Bell
Scott's appeal argued police statements should have been suppressed due to Miranda rights violations
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Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Habeas Relief for Child Abuse Conviction

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a habeas corpus grant for Tamara Nicole Weaver, who was convicted in 2014 of child abuse charges. The court found her trial attorney provided ineffective assistance due to a conflict of interest from representing her co-defendant husband in the same case.

Georgia Supreme Court affirmed habeas relief for Tamara Nicole Weaver, convicted in 2014 of child abuse charges
Trial attorney's conflict of interest from representing co-defendant husband constituted ineffective assistance
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