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Phipps, Presiding Judge. After a bench trial, Neville Turnbull was convicted of making harassing phone calls1 to his former girlfriend, N. C. He argues on appeal that the evidence was insufficient and that he was deprived of effective assistance of counsel. We affirm. *7201. When an appellant challenges the sufficiency o

I concur in the result reached by the majority; however, I do so by applying the legal analysis I believe to be more consistent with existing law regarding child custody. The record discloses, and it is undisputed by the parties, that there has never been a custody adjudication in this case. The father's June 1992 petition for custody was the first time a court had been asked to determine custody between these parents. As such, there is no judgment to modify, wherein the standa

[EDITORS' NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] *Page 933 The appellant, Nathaniel Wigfall, was convicted of two counts of first-degree robbery, a violation of § 13A-8-41, Code ofAlabama 1975. He was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for each count, those sentences to run concurrently. The evidence prese

534 S.E.2d 106 (2000) 243 Ga. App. 629 WELLS v. The STATE. No. A00A0086. Court of Appeals of Georgia. April 17, 2000. *107 Carlton K. Nelson III, Dublin, for appellant. Ralph M. Walke, District Attorney, Tracie J. Hobbs, Assistant District Attorney, for appellee. MILLER, Judge. Earlie

This is a retaliatory discharge case. On April 15, 1993, Stanley E. Golson sustained multiple injuries when a Coca-Cola machine fell on him while he was working in the line and scope of his employment with Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Ltd. (employer). On April 21, 1994, Golson filed a complaint, seeking workers' compensation benefits for his injuries. On July 27, 1994, approximately three months later, the employer terminated Golson's employment. On August 16, 1994

This is a retaliatory discharge case filed by Deryl Provo, a worker covered by the workers' compensation law. See, §25-5-11.1, *Page 882 Ala. Code 1975. The trial court entered a summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Continental Eagle Corporation ("CEC") and John Fiddler, CEC's personnel director. Provo appeals. We reverse and remand. Although several of the facts of this case are contested by the pa

114 F.Supp.2d 504 (1999) Jonathan COLVIN, By and Through His Parents and Next Friends, Scott and Lisa COLVIN, and Scott and Lisa Colvin, Individually Plaintiffs, v. LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL DISTRICT, Defendant. No. CIV.A.1:99CV306-D-D. United States District Court, N.D. Mississippi, Eastern Division. October 6, 1999. *505

[EDITORS' NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] *Page 40 The appellant, Terri Jean Money, pleaded guilty to, and was convicted of, unlawful possession of marijuana in the first degree, as proscribed by § 13A-12-213, Ala. Code 1975, and trafficking in cocaine, as proscribed by § 13A-12-231, Ala. C

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF MISSISSIPPI NO. 2013-DR-01796-SCT LESLIE GALLOWAY, III a/k/a LESLIE GALLOWAY a/k/a LESLIE “BO” GALLOWAY, III v. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI DATE OF JUDGMENT: 09/24/2010 TRIAL JUDGE: HON. ROGER T. CLARK COURT FROM WHICH APPEALED: HARRISON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER: OFFICE OF CAPITAL POST-CONVICTION

FIRST DIVISION ELLINGTON, C. J., PHIPPS, P. J., and DILLARD, J. NOTICE: Motions for reconsideration must be physically received in our clerk’s office within ten days of the date of decision to be deemed timely filed. (Court of Appeals Rule 4 (b) and Rule 37 (b), February 21, 2008) http://www.gaappeals.us/rules

881 So.2d 437 (2003) Ex parte USX CORPORATION. (In re USX CORPORATION v. Judith A. BRADLEY). 1020684. Supreme Court of Alabama. September 26, 2003. Rehearing Denied November 21, 2003. *439 Neil Richard Clement of Adams & Reese/Lange Simpson, LLP, Birmingham, for petitioner. Samuel Maples, Birmingha

HUTCHESON, Circuit Judge: Convicted on two counts of forgery in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 495 and sentenced to four years on each count, the sentences to run concurrently, Thomas appeals, complaining of the denial by the district court of a motion to suppress from evidence testimony concerning his oral confession. We affirm.

666 So.2d 36 (1994) Michael Shannon TAYLOR, alias v. STATE. CR 92-1313. Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama. July 8, 1994. *39 Charles C. Hart, Gadsden, Bryan Stevenson and Ellen R. Finn, Montgomery, Mac *40 Downs, Gadsden (withdrew March 22, 1994), for appellant. James H. Evans, Atty.

OPINION NAUMAN S. SCOTT, District Judge. This matter is before us on a Motion to Fix Compensatory Damages Pursuant to Contempt Judgment, To Fix Appellate Sanctions, and To Impose Sanctions.1 The mover is NASCO, Inc. (NASCO). The respondents include G. Russell Chambers (Chambers), A.J. Gray, III (Gray), Edwin A. McCabe (McCabe), Mabel Christine Baker (Baker), and Richard A. Curry

DONALD RUSSELL, Circuit Judge: The appellant, hereinafter referred to as the petitioner, was convicted of driving a motor vehicle after his driving license had been revoked under the provisions of the Virginia Habitual Offender Act.1 He seeks habeas relief, arguing that the revocation of his driving license was invalid for failure of the State, a

1. The use of a city's streets for the transportation of passengers for hire in a taxicab is not an inherent right, but a mere privilege which the municipality, in the exercise of its discretion, may grant or refuse. Schlesinger v. Atlanta, 161 Ga. 148 (129 S.E. 861); Clem v. LaGrange, 169 Ga. 51 (149 S.E. 638, 65 A.L

The appellee, George H. Proctor, as administrator de bonis non of the estate of A. W. Woodham, deceased, filed a motion or petition, on the equity side of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, to vacate, and set aside a final decree rendered in that court in the case of Barley v. Wright et al.,233 Ala. 283, 171 So. 247, in so far as that decree "adjudicates any right of or liability against the said A. W. Woodham

[EDITORS' NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] *Page 46 Suit by H.R. Elliott against Elva Maud Clement and others to quiet title to land. From a decree the named defendant and others appeal. REVERSED. REHEARING DENIED. This case involves the validity of a tax title. In 1935 Grant County commenced a general proceeding to foreclose the liens of certificates

The appellee brought this action in the circuit court of Lauderdale county against appellant to recover damages for a personal injury alleged to have been received by her in the capacity of servant of appellant through the latter's negligence. The trial resulted in a verdict and judgment in her favor in the sum of $5,000, from which judgment appellant prosecutes this appeal. The ground of appellee's action is that appellant, in violation of the labor statute governing the working hours