As used in this title, the term:
History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 780.; Code 1863, § 6; Code 1868, § 5; Code 1873, § 5; Code 1882, § 5; Penal Code 1895, § 2; Penal Code 1910, § 2; Code 1933, § 26-101; Code 1933, § 26-401, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1970, p. 236, § 1; Ga. L. 1973, p. 292, § 3; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 16.
Law reviews.
For note discussing the felony murder rule, and proposing legislation to place limitations on Georgia’s felony murder statute, see 9 Ga. St. B. J. 462 (1973).
For comment on Tant v. State, 123 Ga. App. 760 , 182 S.E.2d 502 (1971), advocating additional reform of Georgia’s system of appellate review of criminal cases, see 9 Ga. St. B. J. 490 (1973).
For article on the effect of nolo contendere plea on conviction, see 13 Ga. L. Rev. 723 (1979).
For article, “Misdemeanor Sentencing in Georgia,” see 7 Ga. St. B.J. 8 (2001).
For note, “I Tolled You I Had More Time!: The Future of Tolling Looks Bright for Crime Victims, as the Georgia Court of Appeals Establishes New Meaning of O.C.G.A. § 9-3-99 ,” see 68 Mercer L. Rev. 557 (2017).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 16-1-5. Presumption of Innocence; Standard of Proof for Conviction
§ 16-1-6. Conviction for Lesser Included Offenses
§ 16-1-7. Multiple Prosecutions for Same Conduct
§ 16-1-8. When Prosecution Barred by Former Prosecution
§ 16-1-9. Application of Title to Crimes Committed Prior to Enactment
§ 16-1-10. Punishment for Crimes for Which Punishment Not Otherwise Provided
§ 16-1-11. Effect of Repeal or Amendment of Criminal Law on Prosecution of Prior Violations