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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Sep 5

@rahulbali.bsky.social was kind enough to include me as part of his story for @wabe.org about this new legal process. Please give it a listen.

www.wabe.org/inside-the-n...

Inside the new system for compensating Georgia's wrongfully convicted

The “Plugged In ” take listeners inside a new process for compensating Georgians who have been wrongfully convicted Plus, Gov. Brian Kemp has officially endorsed his pick to take on U.S. Sen. Jon Osso...

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Aug 28

Ahem.....

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Aug 26

Good morning.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jul 31

Working on a group project that is preparing a document. The draft is in Century Schoolbook. First thing the leader of group did is reformat the document into Calibri because "they don't have an appellate lawyer brain" and "Century Schoolbook is too hard to read on a computer screen." 😶

Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jul 28

Oldest daughter at UGA is studying for her quiz in politics. She’s working with her younger sister to make sure the study guide she created is correct. They are debating questions like what did the Bakke decision do? Is the right to counsel found in the 1st amendment? I’m just sitting here. Silent.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jul 16

If this passes, does this mean that Midnight Yell at Texas A&M would be banned?

Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · Jul 16

Bold move by Texas to say that the First Amendment only applies during daylight hours.

We’re not exaggerating. SB 2972 would require public universities in Texas to adopt policies prohibiting “engaging in expressive activities on campus between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.” Expressive activity includes “any speech or expressive conduct” protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution.

Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · Jul 16

Bold move by Texas to say that the First Amendment only applies during daylight hours.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jul 14

Can you use something other than a period to end a sentence in an appellate brief? I'm not talking about a petition or response or motion but the actual merits brief.

I'm two pages in to this brief I'm reviewing and I've already encountered a ? and a ! intentionally used.

#AppellateSky

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jul 14

You still had at least 5 more minutes to revise something. Or undo a change you had been agonizing over.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thank you for spreading some joy.

Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jul 14

We need to return to posts featuring homemade baking accomplishments and crochet creations. I found my lapel pin while cleaning this weekend. My mugs are still on my desk.

I approved for AJEI2025. Looking forward to visiting balmy Minneapolis....in November. Hope to see friends.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jul 3

@darthbluesky.bsky.social and pocket friends - please give special snuggles and treats to your fur friends tonight. Simon crossed the rainbow bridge today. Adopted 10 years ago from a local shelter but a purebred lover. I miss him terribly.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jun 26

The ferry from the Outer Banks to Chapel Hill….

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jun 19

I know I'm a stranger - but for what it's worth, I know Madalyn personally and she has assisted my family with some estate issues

Madalyn Davis - Georgia Legacy Law Group 770 450 4480

"over 9 years of experience in estate planning, probate, guardianships, and conservatorships"

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · May 30

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“I hear it’s going to get weird.” Truer words have never been spoken. #gapol

Help Wanted: Senate Pro Tem – Peach Pundit™

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · May 15

What good is it to restore from back up and transfer your data from your old phone if every website is requiring you to reset your password and create a new one?

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · May 12

Molly was a very good girl and brought smiles and laughter to many of your pocket friends. Thank you for sharing her with us and allowing us to lift you up in this time of loss.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Mar 24

41 years ago today, 5 students started Saturday detention at Shermer High School....

"The Breakfast Club" opens with a David Bowie quote from his song "Changes." The quote reads: "And these children that you spit on as they try to change their worlds are immune to your consultations. They're quite aware of what they're going through...."

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Mar 20

And we were thinking that colored fonts and graphics in briefs were going to be radical. Here's a video dissent...

Dissent video in 23-55805 Duncan v. Bonta

YouTube video by United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Mar 9

Just going to leave this here...

A photo taken of an advertisement stating Georgia Loves Mountain Dew, a product that Coca-Cola has never been able to replicate or develop a palatable substitute.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Mar 4

So we sell the SDGa courthouses in Dublin, Statesboro, and Savannah but keep the ones in Augusta and Brunswick. That will make federal court operations efficient! Same for the ones in Rome and Atlanta, but keep Newnan and Gainesville in the NDGa.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Mar 2

GA HB 65 (www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/...) will make "potlikka" the official dipping sauce of cornbread. Maybe this will get me accused of being a Yankee - I never knew that cornbread needed a dipping sauce. Some might chose to dip cornbread in butter but that's between them and their doctor

Georgia General Assembly

Georgia General Assembly, is one of the largest state legislatures in the nation. The General Assembly consists of two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Feb 27

Georgia is also doing a DOGE biil: www.ajc.com/politics/pol...

Georgia’s ‘red tape’ bill, rebranded as DOGE, wins new support and critics

The measure does not create a Georgia Department of Government Efficiency. But calling it that has brought welcome attention for Senate Republicans.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Feb 24

Dear Manager,

This week I:

1. Heard the ocean call
2. Trafficked Marijuana, but spent all the proceeds recklessly
3. Went on a two week bender, passed out, and rallied
4. Planned a fishing trip
5. Pursued relationships with younger women without reaching lasting success

I'm just a victim of fate.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Feb 19

Tomorrow at 3PM Georgia House Special Rules committee will be meeting and could feature some epic debates (and recipe discussions):

HB 14 - designate cornbread the official bread of Georgia
HB 233 - designate Brunswick stew the official stew of Georgia.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Feb 3

Happened at the state level in a criminal appeal. Supreme Court appointed me to argue in defense of the lower court’s ruling since the DA claimed to no longer have adverse interests to the defense. Three tables at oral argument and each of us had a hot bench for different reasons.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jan 30

Maybe it will serve as inspiration for future projects.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jan 24

It’s an example of Georgia once again leading the way in the protection of citizens’ rights. Several others in the thread had mentioned other states and I thought I might show how Georiga confronted the issue raised by the OP. And the plain meaning of the text is very clear to law enforcement.

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jan 23

Amazing how warm 40 degrees can feel?

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Robert Smith @rwsmith.bsky.social · Jan 23

OCGA 40-5-29 (2) Any person utilizing a wireless telecommunications device to display his or her license in electronic format in order to comply with subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be considered to have consented to a search of such device by a law enforcement officer.

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