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The Final SLIP Blog Trivia Question

How many United States Supreme Court Justices (current and past) were born in the State of Georgia?  Please also list their names.

6 Days and Counting

Let's Talk About Utah v Strieff

Utah v Strieff

Terrence Croft Essay: Explanation of the Attenuation Doctrine

Good evening Interns,

We hope that all is well with you and we are looking forward to seeing you at the Atlanta Bar on Wednesday. 

We have received a question about the attenuation doctrine as that term is used within the Utah v Strieff opinion.  Following is an explanation that we hope will be helpful to you as you work on your essays. 

In general, the term attenuated refers to something that has been weakened, reduced, lessened, or decreased in strength or magnitude.  The attenuation doctrine comes into play when evidence has been seized as a result of illegal police conduct, but the link between the police misconduct and the discovery of the evidence is weak enough for the court to consider allowing the evidence to be used against the defendant despite the illegal police conduct.  When evidence is allowed under this theory, it is allowed pursuant to the attenuation doctrine.

In Utah v Strieff, the Supreme Court was faced with the issue of what to do about a police officer's violation of the defendant's Fourth Amendment rights when as it turned out there was also an outstanding warrant for the defendant.  Should the evidence be suppressed or not?  If the link between the illegal police conduct and the discovery of the evidence is considered weak, the court may find that the attenuation doctrine applies and therefore find that the evidence can be admitted.

DIRECTIONS TO THE ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION OFFICE

-- IN PEACHTREE CENTER --

SUITE 400 INTERNATIONAL TOWER

229 PEACHTREE STREET, NE

ATLANTA, GA  30303

(404) 521-0781

Please note that there are other parking decks and lots very close to the Bar office. The International Garage referenced below has a pedestrian bridge between it and our building, so it is the most convenient. The Peachtree Center garage is on Andrew Young International just before Peachtree Center Avenue, as is a self-pay lot. The deck is on the left and the lot is on the right. Both are less expensive than the International Garage.

For driving and parking at International Garage:

From I-75/85 going south: Take the Courtland Street exit which feeds directly onto Courtland, a one-way street.  Stay in far right hand lane and turn right on Andrew Young International Boulevard (you will pass the Atlanta Hilton on your left and the Marriott on your right, and cross Harris Street).  After you turn on Andrew Young International, stay in the left-hand lane - cross Peachtree Center Avenue and immediately turn left into the International Garage.  There is a tall blue triangular shaped sign identifying the Garage.  In the garage take the elevator to the 5th floor where there is a bridge going into the International Tower.  Once inside the Tower take the elevators on your right to the 4th floor.  If you are entering after 6:00 p.m., you must go to the 1st floor and sign in at the security desk.  You can then take an elevator to the 4th floor.  The Atlanta Bar Association office is identified with the name over the double doors.

From I-75/85 going north: Exit at Andrew Young International Boulevard. Turn left onto International. Stay in the far left lane. Cross Peachtree Center Avenue and immediately turn left into the International Garage.  There is a tall blue triangular shaped sign identifying the Garage.  In the garage take the elevator to the 5th floor where there is a bridge going into the International Tower.  Once inside the Tower take the elevators on your right to the 4th floor.  If you are entering after 6:00 p.m., you must go to the 1st floor and sign in at the security desk.  You can then take an elevator to the 4th floor.  The Atlanta Bar Association office is identified with the name over the double doors.

MARTA:  From the North/South trains exit at Peachtree Center and take the escalators marked Harris Street (not Ellis Street), at the north end of the station. There are two escalators – take the one directing you to Peachtree Center and the Hyatt Regency, which will take you to right outside the food court.  Go through the food court, take a right at the Great American Cookie store.  You will pass a row of shops - the Eastern News, Naturalizer Shoes, etc.  The last shop is a clothing store on the right –  immediately past this take the elevators on your left.

After hours access: Between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., the elevators do not go to tenant floors. If you cannot get to the 4th floor, please call the Atlanta Bar Association and a staff person will meet you and escort you to the office.

Terrence Croft Essay - Due June 29, 2016

Atlanta Bar Association Summer Intern Program

Terrence Croft Essay - Due June 29, 2016

This year’s Terrence Croft Essay is on the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision in Utah v. Strieff No. 14-1373.  You may review the majority and two (2) dissenting opinions at the following LINK.  The opinion may also be viewed at the United States Supreme Court’s website by clicking on “Opinions.” (www.supremecourtus.gov)  You can also read the transcript of the Oral Argument by clicking on “Oral Argument” and going to “Argument Transcripts.” The link to the transcript of the oral argument is HERE.  The link to the audio of the oral argument is HERE.  Finally, we will bring this memorandum and the opinion(s) to this week's All Intern Meeting.

In Strieff, the United States Supreme Court by a decision of 5-3 reversed the Utah Supreme Court's decision to suppress incriminating evidence.  In a nutshell, the United States Supreme Court held that if police discover an arrest warrant during an illegal traffic stop any incriminating evidence they recover thereafter is admissible in Court and not violative of the Fourth Amendment's exclusionary rule.

After setting forth succinctly the key facts, your essay should detail the United States Supreme Court’s holding in Strieff, with particular emphasis on the reasons (bases)  for the Court's majority opinion by Justice Thomas.  Do you agree with the decision?  Why or why not?  Please review and discuss the dissenting opinions of Justice Sotomayor and Justice Kagain.

Your essay must be at least 700 words typed and double-spaced.

Your essay is due June 29, 2016, at our weekly mandatory Intern Meeting.

**Denisha and Courtney will assign you an Essay number as we will do blind grading.  Your name should not appear anywhere on your essay.**

Below are the links for you again:

SUPREME COURT OPINION

ORAL ARGUMENT TRANSCRIPT

ORAL ARGUMENT AUDIO


Also, for those interested, you may follow this video link for a short introductory vignette to the case.

VIDEO LINK

Entering Week 2

It is the beginning of Week 2.  If you have taken our advice, you have all made great first impressions, but now is not the time to slack off.  A catch phrase for Week 2 could be "Consistent Excellence."  As you have met and gotten to know a few people the first week, you will likely meet more people in Week 2.  This will be the time when you will begin to build your reputation based upon the quality of your commitment to excellence.  If you show enthusiasm, are careful with details, and show consistent excellence, your exposure and opportunities will grow.

It has been said that:

"Success is neither magical nor mysterious.  Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals."  

We worked hard during the orientation sessions to provide you with the basic fundamentals of SLIP.  Now you must commit yourselves to consistently applying them in order for you to have a successful summer.

Excellence, excellence, excellence.

Never get too comfortable.

Never let up.

See you on Wednesday.

Tasha

Our 49ers Really Sparkled at a Fantastic Kickoff Breakfast - Job Well Done!

Looking for a Logic Grid Puzzle Like We Talked About at the Meeting?

You can find some at Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles Website at this LINK.  Check them out.

Intern Work Assignments

1.  Alston & Bird (Sydne Scales)
2. Atlanta Legal Aid - DeKalb (Patrick Bonnie)
3. Atlanta Legal Aid - Downtown (Julia Powell)
4.  Atlanta Legal Aid - Southside (Amani Dabney)
5. City of Atlanta Public Defender (Ayoko Sylvie Kangni)
6. City of Atlanta Solicitor (Shacora Gauthier)
7. Clayton Solicitor (Tyia Burns)
8. Clayton Public Defender (Nia Waller)
9. Clayton Public Defender (Reginald McBride)
10. Cynthia Adams Law Office (Jumoke Aremu)
11. DeKalb District Attorney (Guy James)
12. DeKalb Public Defender (Owain Guinn)
13. DeKalb Solicitor (Ashley Scott)
14. DeKalb Superior Judge Gregory Adams (Opeyemi Adelugba)
15. DeKalb Superior Judge Barrie (Jeannay Fradieu)
16. DeKalb Superior Judge Johnson (Kadae Campbell)
17. Federal Defender (Addison Robinson)
18. Federal Defender (Jyot Batra)
19.  Fulton Public Defender (Maya Hogan)
20.  Fulton Public Defender (Felicia Jacques)
21. Fulton Solicitor (Genesis Dean)
22. Fulton Superior Judge Adams (Jailyn Jackson)
23.  Fulton Superior Judge Bedford (Quinterrius Jackson)
24.  Fulton State Judge Edlein (Harrison Lipsky)
25.  Georgia Court of Appeals (Brian Dang)
26. Georgia Law Center for the Homeless (Maya Saulny)
27. Georgia State College of Law Clinical Program (Jade Murphy)
28. Gideon's Promise (Nikki Conrad)
29. Gideon's Promise (Izeboya Oyakhire)
30. Gwinnett Clerk of Court (Christina Williams)
31.  Hall Booth (Rebecca Moss)
32. Kilpatrick Townsend (Blake Jones)
33.  King & Spalding (Alyssa Jones)
34.  Krevolin & Horst (Charles Watkins)
35.  Morgan & Morgan (Macire Aribot)
36. Nancy Whaley (Alex Williams )
37.  Nelson Mullins (Jessica Akintunde)
38. Pro Bono Partnership (Amari Herring)
39.  Southern Company (Brendan Burke)
40.  State Bar of Georgia (E'Mari Coggins)
41.  Sutherland (Patrick Mgbemena)
42.  The Partners Group (Jordan Davis)
43.  United States Bankruptcy Court (Rohan Kansara)
44.  United States District Court (Nicole Gipson)
45.  United States Magistrate Judge Walker (Aleeia Smith)
46.  United Parcel Service (Tracey Marie Broadnax)
47.  WEG (Aleeza Rasheed)
48. Womble Carlyle (Christopher Johnson)

Congratulations to our SLIP Bog Trivia Winners so Far

1.  Regarding Donald Verilli, the Solicitor General (Jyot Batra)
2.  Regarding Bobby Lee Cook (Felicia Jacques)
3.  Regarding Paula Frederick (Jeannay Fradieu and Alex Williams)

Our speaker for today - Paula Frederick

Paula Frederick was terrific today.  Thank you should be addressed to:

Paula J. Frederick, Esquire
General Counsel, State Bar of Georgia
104 Marietta Street, NW
Suite 100
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Link to the Rules of Professional Conduct for the State Bar of Georgia.

Writing Thank You Letters is Important

When people take the time to do something for you, whether the gesture is small or big, take the time to write a letter of thanks.  This summer you will write a lot of thank you letters.  We will talk more about it during the meeting.  Below you will find an example letter.

See you later today!

Great Words from "The Greatest"

Muhammad Ali "The Greatest" (1942 to June 3, 2016)

Sadly, Muhammad Ali passed away last night.  His life and career in boxing was an inspiration to so many.  "Don't count the days - Make the days count" is a great one.  Another great one is:
 
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”

Explore other quotes from Muhammad Ali at
 http://www.myajc.com/news/news/national/10-muhammad-ali-quotes-will-inspire-you/nrZgP/?ecmp=newspaper_email#%23

Great Meeting Today! See you Saturday Morning

Don't forget:  We want your photos.  Please send them to slip24pics@gmail.com.

Intern Attire Continued

Who's Ready for Work?
Tasha's Intern Attire Photo Album
Professional Dress

Dress for Success

Greetings SLIP Interns

We are excited to get started! Again, congratulations on being selected for the 2016 Atlanta Bar Association Summer Law Internship Program!

Our first orientation will take place on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough (201 17th Street, Suite 1700, Atlanta, GA 30363).  The orientation will begin promptly at 8:45 am and conclude  no later than 11:30 a.m. All interns must be on time and dressed professionally.  You are required to be in compliance with the Intern Dress Code.  You will need to bring two copies of your completed enrichment.  Anyone not on time or not dressed  professionally or not having completed their enrichment will be subject to dismissal. Our second Orientation is Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 8:45 a.m. at Nelson Mullins.

In preparation for our first orientation please study the current eight  Justices of the United States Supreme Court as well as the history and purpose of the Atlanta Bar Association Summer Law Internship Program.

Those driving should make sure to park in unmarked Visitor’s spaces and not in prohibited /reserved spaces or those marked only for 2 hours.  If the space is labeled 2 hours only, please do not park there.  We do not want anyone to receive a violation. Please bring your parking ticket with you. We will try to validate your parking but make no assurances on that.  The first two hours of parking are free and then $5 for the next two hours.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.