by Patty Shewmaker | Aug 5, 2021 | Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information
Whether it’s a jury trial or a “judge alone” bench trial, clients or witnesses for clients should be thoroughly prepared to testify. However, there are differences in how we prepare clients for a jury trial. We may be more concerned with appearance...
by Steve Shewmaker | Sep 24, 2020 | Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Judge and Jury Selection
So you’re going to trial and you know it’s critically important who sits on the jury. Your future is in the hands of these strangers. How much control does your attorney have over who get chosen and who doesn’t? What’s the process for picking a...
by Patty Shewmaker | Sep 11, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Judge and Jury Selection
Can you ask for a jury trial in a legal proceeding in the State of Georgia? Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should do something. Steve and Patty Shewmaker of the Shewmaker & Shewmaker Law Firm discuss reasons for and...
by Patty Shewmaker | Mar 25, 2020 | Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Judge and Jury Selection
Should I ask for a jury trial in a legal proceeding? There are a number of factors to consider and there is typically a great deal at stake. Steve and Patty Shewmaker of the Shewmaker & Shewmaker Law Firm go into details about making the right choice when faced...
