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Georgia State University Law Review

2022

Criminal

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Hb 94: Criminalizing Porch Piracy, Charlie Ferrelle, Jake Summerlin Mar 2022

Hb 94: Criminalizing Porch Piracy, Charlie Ferrelle, Jake Summerlin

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act criminalizes the possession of stolen mail and the theft of mail or packages from the porch or entrance of a residential building. A violator may be subject to felony prosecution and imprisonment of one to five years.


Hb 478: Amendments To Rules Of Evidence Regarding Expert Testimony In Criminal Cases, Bentley Spain, Ronnie Thompson Jan 2022

Hb 478: Amendments To Rules Of Evidence Regarding Expert Testimony In Criminal Cases, Bentley Spain, Ronnie Thompson

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act revises the Georgia Evidence Code to enhance the evidentiary standard for admitting expert testimony in criminal cases. Like in civil cases, expert testimony in criminal cases now must satisfy the Daubert standard for admission of scientific, technical, and other specialized evidence.