The Good Judge-ment Podcast

In this episode, Wade and Tain to discuss deviating from mandatory minimum sentencing, particularly in violent felony cases. Special note: in celebration of their return to the recording studio, Tain decided to channel his inner Peaches & Herb - unfortunately, you won't be able to unhear that. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain to discuss attorney's fees in domestic relations case. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain are once again joined by attorney and FOPC ("friend of the podcast") Garon Muller to discuss apportionment. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss Uniform Superior Court Rule 33.5, which prohibits judges from being involved in plea negotiations. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss questions related to domestic relations. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome Dr. Karen Bailey and Dr. Kiana Wright of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to discuss mental health evaluations. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Tain flips the script and interviews Wade about his recent experience conducting a jury trial in the middle of a pandemic. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome back Judge Keith Wood of the Cherokee County Probate Court to discuss various aspects of weapons carry licenses. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In the second episode of a two-episode series, Wade and Tain continue their discussion on Rule 404(b) with Judge Robert C. I. McBurney of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In the first episode of a two-episode series, Wade and Tain welcome Judge Robert C. I. McBurney of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit to discuss his path to the Superior Court bench and Rule 404(b). The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome Judge Walter W. Davis, who is Georgia's first ever state-wide judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, to discuss his legal background and the creation of the Georgia State-wide Business Court. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome back Mr. T. J. BeMent, who serves as the 10th Judicial Administrative District of Georgia's District Court Administrator, to discuss how to implement a case management system. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome Mr. T. J. BeMent, who serves as the 10th Judicial Administrative District of Georgia's District Court Administrator, to discuss how to build a courthouse. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome guests Ms. Elaine Johnson and Ms. Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez of the Georgia Child Support Commission to discuss the Child Support Calculator. Ms. Johnson serves as the Commission's executive program manager and Ms. Lagueux-Alvarez serves as the Commission's staff attorney. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the criminal justice concept of recidivism. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome returning special guest Chief Justice Harold D. Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia to discuss the resumption of jury trials during the judicial emergency . The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss statutory speedy trial demands. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the implications of Jackson v. Denno and the admissibility of a defendant's statements. This episode is the second episode in a two-episode series. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the implications of Jackson v. Denno and the admissibility of a defendant's statements. This episode is the first episode in a two-episode series. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this extended episode, Wade and Tain discuss lessons learned thus far and updates related to operating court in the midst of a pandemic . The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the duties of judges in election contests. As Wade and Tain properly noted, this episode was inspired by an article written by Chief Judge Christopher C. Edwards of the Griffin Judicial Circuit and his former staff attorney, Kyle Harris Timmons. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by attorney Garon Muller, a GJP contributor and FOPC ("friend of the podcast"), to discuss offers of settlement. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss judicial comments. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss judicial writing. Disclaimer: In spite of the subject matter, this episode is not nearly as dry as you might think. At the least, Tain conjures up a first-rate impersonation of a well-known Muppet character - and he does so more than once, which makes this episode well worth it. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Judge David Emerson of the Douglas Judicial Circuit, who serves as the current chair of the Judicial Council's Standing Committee on Judicial Workload Assessment, and Mr. Christopher Hansard of the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts to discuss caseload reporting. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.