shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years.
shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two years nor more than ten years or by a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $25,000.00, or both.
History. Code 1981, § 16-10-32 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 270, § 4.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1998, a comma was deleted following “kill another person” in the introductory paragraph of subsection (a).
Law reviews.
For review of 1998 legislation relating to crimes and offenses, see 15 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 80 (1998).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 10 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 2 - Obstruction of Public Administration and Related Offenses
§ 16-10-20.1. Filing False Documents
§ 16-10-21. Conspiracy to Defraud State or Political Subdivision
§ 16-10-23. Impersonating a Public Officer or Employee
§ 16-10-24. Obstructing or Hindering Law Enforcement Officers
§ 16-10-24.1. Obstructing or Hindering Firefighters
§ 16-10-24.3. Obstructing or Hindering Persons Making Emergency Telephone Calls
§ 16-10-24.4. Obstructing or Hindering Park Ranger
§ 16-10-25. Giving False Name, Address, or Birthdate to Law Enforcement Officer
§ 16-10-26. False Report of a Crime
§ 16-10-27. Transmitting False Report of Fire
§ 16-10-28. Transmitting a False Public Alarm; Restitution
§ 16-10-29. Request for Ambulance Service When Not Reasonably Needed
§ 16-10-30. Refusal to Obey Official Request at Fire or Other Emergency
§ 16-10-31. Concealing Death of Another Person
§ 16-10-32. Attempted Murder or Threatening of Witnesses in Official Proceedings
§ 16-10-33. Removal or Attempted Removal of Weapon From Public Official; Punishment
§ 16-10-34. Use of Laser Devices Against Law Enforcement Officer