Legal Opinion
Butler v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided December 4, 1990No. A90A1415PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Beasley, Judge.
Butler appeals the denial of his motion for new trial after his conviction of child molestation, OCGA § 16-6-4.
He was a shoe salesman working on commission when he was arrested on July 12, 1987. He was unable to make bond for 33 days, losing his job as a result. On August 6, 1987, he applied for appointed counsel and the Cobb circuit defender’s office determined that he met the eligibility standards and appointed an attorney for him. Defendant never met or talked with this attorney.
When he was released on bond, defendant returned to work, but only part-time work was available.…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Johnson v. ZerbstSupreme Court of the United States · 1938
- Pitts v. GlassSupreme Court of Georgia · 1974
- Clarke v. ZantSupreme Court of Georgia · 1981
- Brogdon v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1985
- Hance v. KempSupreme Court of Georgia · 1988
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3Cited by15 opinions
- Kirkland v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
- Livingston v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1996
- Hasty v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1994
- Flanagan v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1995
- Butler v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1993
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