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Perkinson v. State

Citations

  • 610 S.E.2d 533
  • 279 Ga. 232
  • 2005 Fulton County D. Rep. 754
  • 2005 Ga. LEXIS 168

How courts have described this case

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  • holding that when one of defendant’s trial lawyers continues to represent him on appeal, claim of ineffective assistance is premature
  • finding venue proper, even assuming that 15 of 100 prospective jurors were excused based on opinions formed as a result of pretrial publicity
  • Where disputed, the issue of mental retardation is a fact question for the jury.
  • Where disputed, the issue of mental retardation is a fact question for the jury.
  • no abuse of discretion in denying motion for continuance made on eve of trial where trial was in fact continued for eight days during voir dire

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Judges: Hunstein, Carley, Thompson, Hines, Becker, Fletcher, Sears, Benham

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