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Yates v. State

Citations

  • 553 S.E.2d 563
  • 274 Ga. 312
  • 2001 Fulton County D. Rep. 2947
  • 2001 Ga. LEXIS 757

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  • reversing convictions where the trial court abused its discretion by excusing jurors without conducting a “good cause” inquiry under former version of OCGA § 15-12-1.1 (a) (1)
  • Court approved forced balancing to ensure that the racial balance in a grand or traverse jury pool reflects the racial balance in the county population
  • 11 month delay between indictment and trial
  • 11 month delay between indictment and trial

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Judges: Benham

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