Archive for May, 2006

FBI abandons gun shot residue (GSR) testing.

Friday, May 26th, 2006 Posted in Police Work | 1 Comment »

Story from Baltimore Sun - In a somewhat surprising move, the FBI has distanced itself from another test once regarded as a reliable test. They will no longer be ... Read more..

My new blog — www.gaduiblog.com

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006 Posted in DUI discussion, Uncategorized | No Comments »

It is officially up and running and is dedicated to my primary area of practice, DUI defense.  Check it out at www.gaduiblog.com Read more..

I am meth. Poem by unknown author.

Friday, May 19th, 2006 Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments »

The following poem is rumored to have been authored by a teenage meth addict who died with the needle still in her arm. While I don't believe that, the message ... Read more..

Georgia’s new self defense bill - No duty to retreat.

Thursday, May 18th, 2006 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Click here to read the bill as passed. Popularly referred to as the "Castle Doctrine" by the NRA, similar "Stand your ground" legislation is passing all over the country. While ... Read more..

State v. Dukes, A06A0551 (May 8, 2006) - Flight is not PC for obstruction arrest.

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006 Posted in Search & Seizure, Case Law Updates | 1 Comment »

On May 8, 2006, the Georgia Court of Appeals held that where a police officer was engaged in a first tier encounter with a defendant and the defendant fled the ... Read more..

Sudafed, Meth precursors and the Combat Methamphetamine Epidimic Act of 2005.

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

It's allergy season here in Atlanta.  I ran into Eckerd's the other day to get some Claritin-D.  I wanted to by enough to last me for the whole ... Read more..

Bell v. The State, S06A0550 - murder conviction affirmed 5-2

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006 Posted in Case Law Updates | No Comments »

There is nothing particularly earth shattering about this opinion, but I thought it was interesting to see some of the Justice's insights. It was a 5 to 2 decision with ... Read more..

Moussaoui gets life without parole.

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Well, it wouldn't be a criminal law blog if this didn't get a mention.  I predicted this would be the result.  At least he won't be a martyr.  See the ... Read more..

Holmes v. South Carolina, U.S. Supreme Court 04-1327 - defendant’s federal constitutional rights are violated when a rule of evidence precludes him from entering evidence that a third party committed the crime charged when the prosecution has introduced evidence that strongly supports a guilty verdict against the defendant.

Monday, May 1st, 2006 Posted in Evidence, Case Law Updates | 1 Comment »

Holmes v. South Carolina, 04-1327 was decided on May 1, 2006.  Read the slip opinion here. Holmes was convicted of Murder in South Carolina.  On appeal, he complained that ... Read more..