273 Ga. App. 171 - Miller v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “As for [Ellis]’s attempt to raise ineffectiveness arguments regarding first appellate counsel’s failure to do a better job of proving trial counsel’s ineffectiveness, such efforts are misplaced. To the extent that [Ellis] wishes to challenge the effectiveness of first appellate counsel, the only means by which [Ellis] may pursue this ineffectiveness claim is through a habeas corpus proceeding. Williams v. State, 270 Ga. App. 371, 372 (2) ( 606 SE2d 594 ) (2004).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 282 Ga. App. 17 - Ellis v. State

2. “[a] person commits the offense of aggravated stalking when such person, in violation of a . . . condition of probation, . . . follows, places under surveillance, or contacts another person at or about a place or places without the consent of the other person for the purpose of harassing and intimidating the other person. 4”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 285 Ga. App. 408 - Bragg v. State

3. “[i]t is sufficient to say that the decisions on which witnesses to call, how to conduct cross-examinations, and what objections to make are strategic and tactical decisions that, after thorough investigation and client consultation, are virtually unchallengeable and do not amount to ineffective assistance. [Cit.]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 313 Ga. App. 861 - Harrison v. State