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PDubby - I mostly agree here. I wrote that response quickly, but assuming that a good prosecutor could get GMcD to repeat her statements or otherwise impeach with the prior statements made to the media. However, we do all see where sometimes the media confuses things a bit and misquotes, so...

Also, in response to Pearl's question about whether Glenda McD's statements would be admissible in court or not because they were hearsay - they will likely be admissible. They tend to prove motive and could also be evidence of prior inconsistencies if McD changes his story.

Backwoods, a search with permission is just that. McD could have been present during the search, but didn't have to be. McD would have the authority to give permission to search part of his apartment or all of it, with or without him present. It is the one giving the permission that defines...

My answer is probably not. Because the standard is LOWER in the civil case, it would be unfair to use a civil determination of liability against a criminal defendant in a subsequent criminal case. The same evidence used in the civil case, of course, could be used in the later criminal one...

PDUBBY was correct about the standard of proof being different, smooth. Even if this MM were to win in a slander suit, the standard of proof in a civil suit is a preponderance of the evidence standard v. in a criminal suit where it is beyond a reasonable doubt. The standard in a criminal case...

Felony Murder covers intentional and unintentional killings committed when a person cause the death of another during the commission of a felony. Most states require that it be an inherently dangerous underlying felony (I'm not sure on Georgia's rule there). In Georgia, it appears that felony...

I'm still under the impression that there has to be some concrete evidence pointing to McD. Not to say that he is definitely guilty, but I find it hard to believe that Macon law enforcement wouldn't be a little more adamant about taking safety precautions if they suspected some sort of murderer...

I suspect Buford made the motion to preserve the matter in the event that McD is later charged with something else, perhaps murder. Buford appears to be a good attorney and it seems that everything he is doing is part of a bigger strategy, in my opinion. He likely wished to preserve the issue...

Generally, grand juries meet at scheduled intervals, usually monthly; but, they can meet more often depending on the nature of their work. I haven't a clue as to how the Bibb County grand jury conducts its affairs; however, McD need not be indicted to be held. To my knowledge, he hasn't...

Hi. New to the forum, but have been following along. Wanted to clear this up. 6th amendment right to counsel is offense specific and attaches once charged; once invoked, defendant may not be questioned in regard to the offense with which he has been charged. 5th amendment privilege against...