20 chapters · 458 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 17-10-1 Darby v
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State, 230 Ga. App. 32, 495 S.E.2d 146 (1998). Warrantless searches vs. warrantless arrests. — Trial court erred in denying a probationer’s motion to suppress the evidence seized from the probationer’s apartment as, even though the entry into the apartment for the purpose of effe…
O.C.G.A. § 17-10-1.1 Judicial consideration of victim impact statement; form document; manner of rebuttal; effect of noncompliance; no creation of cause of action or right of appeal
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(a) A prosecuting attorney bringing charges against a defendant shall notify, where practical, the alleged victim or, when the victim is no longer living, a member of the victim’s family of his or her right to submit a victim impact form. (b)(1) A victim impact form shall identif…
O.C.G.A. § 17-10-1.2 Oral victim impact statement; presentation of evidence; cross-examination and rebuttal by defendant; effect of noncompliance; no creation of cause of action or right of appeal
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(a)(1) In all cases in which the death penalty may be imposed, subsequent to an adjudication of guilt and in conjunction with the procedures in Code Section 17-10-30, the court shall allow evidence from the family of the victim, or such other witness having personal knowledge of …
Factoring into sentencing determinations citizenship status of convict
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(a) In determining whether to probate all or any part of any sentence of confinement in any felony, misdemeanor, or ordinance violation case, the sentencing court shall be authorized to make inquiry into whether the person to be sentenced is lawfully present in the United States u…