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EPISODE OUTLINES 2024

Outlines for Episodes Recorded in 2024.

Judge Padgett and Ret. Judge Kell are back  for year 6!  The team is excited to bring you more content and outlines. Here we will be posting all of the notes from episodes recorded during 2024. These are just rough notes so please excuse typos, etc.

2024 EPISODES

CONTINUING WITNESS RULE

In this episode, the guys discuss the continuing witness rule. Moreover, the guys discuss how the continuing witness rule works and what evidence is/isn't allowed to go with the jury. **These episode notes include a very helpful chart. Recorded on 10/12/2023.

JUROR QUALIFICATIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES

In this episode, the guys discuss juror qualifications in criminal cases. More specifically, this episode deals with police officers as jurors in criminal cases. Recorded 10/12/2023. 

FIRST OFFENDER AND CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE

In this episode, the guys discuss First Offender and Conditional Discharge. Further, the guys go into detail about the similarities and differences between the two. Recorded 10/12/2023. 

RECALCITRANT WITNESSES

In this episode, the guys discuss the dreaded recalcitrant witness. Further, the guys dive into different scenarios involving recalcitrant witnesses and the procedure to follow when the situation arises. Recorded on 1/4/2024.

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DOMESTIC RELATIONS FINANCIAL AFFIDAVITS

In this episode, the guys discuss domestic relations cases. More specifically, they discuss domestic relations financial affidavits or DRFA. This episode covers why DRFA's are important and even goes into a line-by-line discussion of DRFA's and how they are used. Recorded on 1/4/2024.

KELLUM V. STATE
Sentencing after Probation Revocation
 

In this episode, the guys discuss Kellum v. State, 367 Ga. App. 742 (2023), a recent case that discusses sentencing after a probation revocation. The guys take a deep dive into the case and talk about the lessons learned from Kellum. Recorded on 1/4/2024.

INTERPRETER ISSUES
 

This topic was requested by Christopher Hansard. In this episode, the guys are joined by attorney Paul Panusky and Cobb County Magistrate Judge Jana Edmondson-Cooper as they take a look and discuss all things interpreters. Recorded on 2/6/2024.

EVICTIONS
 

This topic was brought to you by a request from Judge Warren Davis. In this episode, the guys are joined by the Chief Magistrate of Gwinnett County, Judge Kristine Hammer Blum. In this episode, they take a deep dive into evictions. Recorded on 2/6/2024.

SPECIAL MASTERS
 

In this episode, the guys discuss Special Masters. The guys delve into Uniform Superior Court Rule 46 which deals with Special Masters.  Recorded on 3/27/2024.

Beall v. Beall - Child custody and visitation
 

In this episode, the guys discuss Beall v. Beall a recent 2024 Court of Appeals case. The guys discuss this case and point out "exceptional circumstances" that support a "no visitation" order. Recorded on 3/27/2024.

Wilson v. State - DAUBERT IN CRIMINAL CASES
 

In this episode, the guys look at the recent case of Wilson v. State, 370 Ga. App. 399, (2024). This episode focuses on the issue of how the "Daubert Standard" applies in criminal case.  Recorded on 3/27/2024.

ELECTRONIC SECURITY I and II
 

In these episodes, the guys meet with FOP and IT expert Ben Luke. They focus on all things cybersecurity and identity protection. Recorded on 6/3/2024.

SEALING RECORDS
 

In this episode, the guys discuss the process and procedure involved with requests to seal a document. Recorded on 6/3/2024.

LIMITING INSTRUCTIONS
 

In this episode, the guys discuss limiting instructions given to the jury. The discussion touches on different fact patterns and the limiting instruction applicable in that situation. Recorded on 7/10/2024.

BEHAVIORAL INCENTIVE DATES
 

In this episode, the guys discuss behavioral incentive dates (BID). The guys deep dive on the statute and how BIDs work in practice. Recorded on 7/10/2024.

CHILD SUPPORT ISSUES
 

In this episode, the guys discuss child support. The guys, with the help of two special guests (Kurt Bryan and Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez) deep dive on the recent changes to the child support statute. Recorded on 7/10/2024.

AI & THE COURTS
 

In this episode, the guys discuss artificial intelligence. The guys deep dive into how AI is being used and misused in our courts. Recorded on 8/12/2024.

WAIVER OF THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
 

In this episode, the guys discuss waiving the attorney-client privilege. The guys deep dive into the statute and all things attorney-client privilege. Recorded on 8/12/2024.

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