The Good Judge-ment Podcast

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the charge to the jury and jury deliberations. This episode is the seventh 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 the charge conference and closing statements. This episode is the sixth 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 the presentation of evidence. This episode is the fifth 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 preliminary instructions and opening statements. This episode is the fourth 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 voir dire and jury selection. This episode is the third 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 oaths and instructions to the panel of prospective jurors. This episode is the second 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 pretrial issues. This episode is the first 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 are joined by special guest Judge Keith Wood to discuss the settlement of doubtful claims of minors and others.

In this episode, Wade and Tain are joined, once again, by special guest Judge Keith Wood to discuss guardianships and its related topics including the difference between guardianships and conservatorships, the exclusive jurisdiction of probate courts over adult guardianships and conservatorships, the process to initiate a guardianship, the process to remove guardians and conservators, safeguards i...

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome special guest Judge Keith Wood of the Cherokee County Probate Court to discuss matters regarding Georgia's probate court system including the origin of probate court, the broad jurisdiction of probate court, the probate court fee schedule, lawyer-judges v. non-lawyer judges, marriage licenses, weapons carry licenses and Article 6 probate courts v. non-Article...

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss motions for new trial in criminal cases. The recent command from the Georgia Supreme Court in the Owens decision impacts how these motions are to be handled and tracked by the trial court judge. The outline can be found on goodjugepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, or UCCJEA. The written outline contains all of the citations addressed in this episode. The outline can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss how to handle jury verdicts in criminal cases. This process can be more "sticky" than you might imagine.

In part two of a two-episode interview, Judge Lamar W. Sizemore, Jr. talks to Wade and Tain about the best advice he received upon becoming a judge, how to combat "decision fatigue", why he believes retention elections should be instituted, the improvements to the practice of law, the importance of being a Superior Court judge and why he retired from the Superior Court bench.

In this episode, Wade and Tain interview Judge Lamar W. Sizemore, Jr., an attorney, mediator and former Macon Judicial Circuit superior court judge. In part one of a two-episode interview, Judge Sizemore discusses his appointment to the Superior Court bench and his "rules for judges."

In this episode, Wade and Tain welcome special guest Garon Muller, a trial attorney and former prosecutor, to discuss hearsay rule exceptions. This episode specifically addresses the business records rule 803(6).

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss the award of attorney's fees in civil cases. The written outline contains all of the citations addressed in this episode. The outline can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss discovery disputes, motions to compel and protective orders in this episode. The written outline, with citations, can be found at goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain conclude their discussion of the topic of merger in this episode. This is episode 2 of 2 on this topic. If you want to see the citations to authority that the guys referenced in this episode, go to goodjudgepod.com.

In this episode, Wade and Tain discuss merger relating to criminal sentences. Merger is a topic that frequently arises on appeal and is frequently remanded to the trial court for correction of an improper sentence. This is episode 1 of 2 on this topic. The written outline can be found at goodjudgepod.com. If you have praise or ideas for the podcast, contact us at goodjudgepod@gmail.com. If you hav...

This is the maiden episode. We hope you enjoy it and find these podcast episodes to be useful. Check us out at goodjudgepod.com where we have additional information on all of the episodes of this podcast series.