The Good Judge-ment Podcast

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss their personal practices regarding hearing notes and office management. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss situations where a mistrial is applicable and the use of Allen charges. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain interview Chief Justice Harold D. Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia. Melton discusses the first "special" appointment given to him by then-Chief Justice Leah Sears, his path to becoming chief justice, the performance of the judiciary during COVID-19 and his Order Declaring Statewide Judicial Emergency and the subsequent extensions, and the future of the judiciar...

In this episode, Wade and Tain conclude their discussion of civil case management and explain dispositive pre-trial motions. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In another special episode, Wade and Tain discuss various issues affecting judges and other court personnel in the post-COVID-19 phase. Special note: Tain is in rare form in this episode and yes, he does actually rap - you've been warned.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss tips for managing for a civil caseload. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In another special episode, Wade and Tain, who are still practicing social distancing, discuss ideas for how to conduct jury trials post-COVID-19.

In this special episode, Wade and Tain - from their respective remote locations, mind you - discuss the impact of the novel coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, on Georgia's judicial system.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the implications of Collier v. State. This episode is the third episode in a three-episode series. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the variety of considerations relevant to taking a guilty plea. This episode is the second episode in a three-episode series. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the issue of grandparent visitation. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the considerations related to third-party custody cases. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the variety of considerations relevant to taking a guilty plea. This episode is the first episode in a three-episode series. 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 impeachment. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by attorney and FOPC ("friend of the podcast") Garon Muller to discuss pre-arrest silence and the 2019 Georgia Supreme Court ruling that abrogated the categorical exclusionary rule as derived from Mallory v. State. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss Rule 412 of the Georgia Evidence Code and the recent changes to the Georgia rape shield statute. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined by Georgia's First Lady Marty Kemp, who co-chairs the Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education (GRACE) Commission, to discuss human trafficking. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss practical tips for handling pro se divorces, particularly domestic relation cases. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the process and analysis related to recusals and recusal motions. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined, once again, by Mr. Stan Cooper of the Georgia Department of Corrections to discuss video hearings and the pilot project being conducted in the Augusta Judicial Circuit. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome special guest Mr. Stan Cooper, who serves as a special assistant to the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections, to address 10 "burning" questions related to corrections. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome special guest - and no doubt, Wade's much better half - Columbia County Probate Judge Alice Padgett to discuss year's support. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the Batson challenge including how to conduct the analysis and where applicable, how to address violations. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss sentencing. This episode is the ninth episode in a nine-episode series on how to conduct a criminal trial. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss receiving the jury verdict and concluding the trial. This episode is the eighth episode in a nine-episode series on how to conduct a criminal trial. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.