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Every person who knew Ramón is better for that experience. His GACDL family and the hundreds of students he taught at Bill Daniel morn his loss. We are hugging you tightly
@drewdotson
.
GACDL wishes to congratulate President J. Scott Key on his not guilty SWEEP in a 14-count indictment shaken baby trial in Spalding County! Scott was assisted by member Kayci Dennis! Scott used a few tips from the Spring Seminar in this trial.
#learnwithGACDL
#winwithGACDL
Celebrating new leadership! We're excited to share that longtime SCHR attorney Atteeyah Hollie will now serve as Deputy Director, Tiffany Williams Roberts will serve as Public Policy Director, and Christina Remlin will be joining SCHR next month as our Impact Litigation Director.
"An unsecured judicial release is not a bond, and therefore could not be revoked like a bond. The unforeseen consequences of using new language like this could be catastrophic," the letter states.
#RaisetheAge
of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 17 year olds as 47 other states have done! Please encourage your Georgia State Senators to vote yes on
#HB272
.
#bestinterestofthechild
GACDL’s New Executive Director, Jill Travis, with Georgia’s Governor and co-chairs of Criminal Justice Reform Council, honoring the work of the Council.
GACDL's Indigent Defense chair Atteeyah Hollie awards the 2020 Indigent Defense Award to Fulton County Public Defender Vernon Pitts. Well deserved hero.
GACDL thanks moderator Erin Gerstenzang and an amazing panel for leading our first thoughtful and professional discussion about Women in the Legal Profession. Check it out:
#metoo
Public defenders and criminal defense lawyers have been systematically under-represented among federal judges. Now that President Biden is trying to bring balance, they are being singled out for unfair criticism. We need to defend these public defenders.
Jeff Brickman, Bob Rubin, and Erin King just received not guilties on Rape, Incest, Child Molestation, and other serous charges! How? They followed the Doug Peters formula! Don't have the manual? Order one today
#learnwithGACDL
#winwithGACDL
"Every day, I witness examples of human resilience under the most challenging circumstances—of people who ...live with grace and compassion for others. I feel immensely fortunate to do the work we do." -Sarah Geraghty,
@DailyReport
's Attorney of the Year!
NEWS: Today Sen.
@ossoff
introduced the Access to Justice Act, major legislation to protect Georgians’ Constitutional right to an attorney.
The bill would establish a public defender office in the Southern District of Georgia — which is 1 of only 3 Federal districts without one.
RBG, you were an icon and an American hero who believed in what our members do every single day of the year - fighting for justice. We hope Justice Scalia is there with Marty to greet you at the gates.
#Legend
Senators who single out criminal defense work for criticism have it backwards: Representing people accused of crimes is the epitome of defending the Constitution & the rule of law without regard to personal beliefs - one of the most important skills of a judge.
The double-standard some senators use when criticizing public defenders is concerning.
Criminal defense is mandated by the Bill of Rights. Even when it isn’t easy or their clients are unpopular, these lawyers stand for the rule of law. We need their voices on the bench.
BREAKING: The California Judicial Council has issued a statewide emergency order setting bail at $0 for most misdemeanor and low-level felony offenses, in an effort to empty jails and limit the spread of COVID-19.
GACDL strongly urges defeat of SB 504. This bill will harm the community with unnecessary pretrial detention when other options could be utilized to assure an accused returns for court appearances. Please urge State Representatives to vote NO.
🛑ACTION ALERT!!🛑 SB 504, which will make our communities less safe, will be voted on soon by the House of Representatives. Contact your state rep and urge them to VOTE NO on SB 504! Take action:
Our federal courts would be better served with more public defenders & criminal defense attorneys sitting on the bench. We hope senators who share this belief will vigorously defend the legitimacy of public defense experience as a judicial qualification.
With a pandemic, wildfires raging, colleagues worried about tomorrow, we should still pause today to reflect on the terrorist attack and the lives lost that changed our country in a myriad of ways 19 years ago. Let us also remember all the heroes of 9/11.
Members, remember to register for GACDL's FREE Mental Health Advocacy Training. Invite your favorite State or Superior Court Judge to attend! It's FREE for members and judges, while seats last. Details at
SAVE THE DATE: GACDL's Fall Seminar: Truth, Justice, and Rock 'N' Roll!
November 2 & 3 @ Brasstown Valley Resort. Cocktail Reception, Trivia, Scavenger Hunt, Yoga, Friends, Rock 'N' Roll, and CLE! Bruce Harvey will be speaking on the Tex McGuyver Case! Mark your calendar!
Today, we joined 55+ orgs to reject any suggestion that public defenders and criminal defense lawyers lack the experience or fair-mindedness to be judges. We need to bring balance to our federal courts.
A new
#podcast
episode of “
#Law
Talk with BJ” an interview of the late Judge Horace J Johnson Jr. We lost him too soon and may his legacy inspire further justice
Tough times require each of us to lean on each other. Just because we are trial warriors doesn't mean we aren't concerned about the future. Call a friend or a colleague or call us if you need someone to speak with. We are here for you!
"Reach out to help others however you can," says Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges, who shares ideas about coping with changes wrought by the pandemic, in a podcast with mediator/arbitrator Winter Wheeler.
@MilesMediation
Everyone wants MORE TRIAL SKILLS! Come see Christine Koehler demo Closing Argument- March 2 & 3 at GSU College of Law! Preregister by Feb 28 to receive your case problem State v. Avis Stone in advance of the seminar!
.
@innocence
and
@southerncenter
client Charles McCrory been wrongly incarcerated for over 35 years in Alabama because of a “bite mark” that forensic dentists now agree is not a bite mark. Read 10 key facts about his case:
Since our last report, GDC announced 122 new positive tests among incarcerated people, 88 among staff, and 5 new deaths. We hold their loved ones in our hearts today.
#mourningourlosses
Client not getting a fair shake at the trial level? How do you preserve your record for appeal? Scott Key will teach us how! Don't miss GACDL's FIRST Appellate and Habeas Seminar! Attend in person or watch LIVE on your computer. Details at
GACDL is HERE! Don't be jealous- come on down and join us! GACDL's annual Spring Seminar- tomorrow, Friday & Saturday! Walk-ins are welcome. Cocktail reception, lawn games, dolphin cruise, history trolley tour...10 hours of CLE!
@WestinJekyll
#jekyllisland
#criminaldefense
#cle
Earn CLE from anywhere? Absolutely! GACDL's Appellate and Habeas Seminar has a LIVE telecast you can watch for credits, or attend in person
@GeorgiaStateLaw
May 18 & 19. Full schedule and details at
So proud of our GACDL members
and the partnership with GJP!
Freedom Expungement Project Provides Free Legal Services for Georgians; Volunteer Lawyers Sought via
@DailyReport
This JUST in: Voir Dire expert Ann Roan will be giving our BIG Spring Seminar attendees an EXTRA hour! Learn how to rehabilitate jurors on Friday at noon. Register at
Long Live GACDL, Rock 'N' Roll, and YOU! GACDL Fall Seminar November 2 & 3! 10 hours of CLE! Trivia! Cocktail Reception! Scavenger Hunt! Yoga! You CAN ALWAYS GET what you want...with GACDL!
Court appointed counsel squeezed not to do their job so well: His Clients Weren’t Complaining. But the Judge Said This Lawyer Worked Too Hard.
#justice
#socialjustice
Don't miss Jason Sheffield on Direct Examination of the Expert (Psychological Witness) Lecture and Demo! This Friday and Saturday March 2 & 3, 2018. Register at
The Dude Abides! Don’t miss seminar director Jeffrey Lubowski, er...Frank Hogue at The BIG Spring Seminar April 19-21! Westin Jekyll Island! Register HERE:
@Damon_Elmore
@StateBarofGA
Thank you
@Damon_Elmore
! We hope you know how much we appreciate your amazing staff, Faye, Kyle, Joyce, Conroy, and Mark. They help our program succeed.
SAVE the DATE! GACDL's Appellate and Habeas Corpus CLE: May 18 & 19
@GeorgiaStateLaw
in Atlanta! LIVE telecast to your computer anywhere is also available! Schedule coming soon via President
@jscottkey
and will be online here