History. Code 1933, § 26-506, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 16.
Cross references.
Multiple jeopardy, U.S. Const., amend. 5 and Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XVIII.
Fraud generally, § 16-9-50 et seq.
Law reviews. —
For survey article citing developments in Georgia criminal law from mid-1980 through mid-1981, see 33 Mercer L. Rev. 95 (1981).
For annual survey of criminal law, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 129 (1986).
For annual survey on criminal law and procedure, see 42 Mercer L. Rev. 141 (1990).
For note discussing organized crime in Georgia with respect to the application of state gambling laws, and suggesting proposals for combatting organized crime, see 7 Ga. St. B.J. 124 (1970).
For comment, “Grady v. Corbin: An Unsuccessful Effort to Define Same Offense,” see 25 Ga. L. Rev. 143 (1990).
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