Judge Shawn P Lagrua

2 court opinions authored by Judge Shawn P Lagrua. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Opinions by Judge Shawn P Lagrua (2)

Samuels v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

ga · 2026-02-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Samuels v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress eviden...

State v. Brantley

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Confession Admissibility

ga · 2025-04-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Brantley, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on April 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's confession was voluntary and admis...

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