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Perkins v. State

Citations

  • 505 S.E.2d 16
  • 269 Ga. 791

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  • admitting wife’s statement about husband’s demeanor and display of murder weapon because made to police within two hours of her observations
  • entry without warrant and seizure of items in plain view were permissible under either the consent or exigent circumstances exceptions since defendant’s wife reported a stabbing, asked the police to enter the apartment, and gave them a key

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Judges: Fletcher

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