Thomas v. Georgia

Maurice Thomas was tried by a jury and convicted of murder and other crimes in connection with the fatal shooting of Eugene Grier. Thomas appealed, contending that he was denied the effective assistance of counsel when his lawyer opened the door and failed to object to evidence of a statement made by his codefendant, which, Thomas says, violated Bruton v. United States, 391 U. S. 123 (1968). Finding no such violation or other reversible error, the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Thomas' conviction. View "Thomas v. Georgia" on Justia Law