Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 1 - General Provisions

§ 16-1-1. Short Title - This title shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 16-1-2. Purposes of Title - The general purposes of this title are: History. Code 1933,...

§ 16-1-3. Definitions - As used in this title, the term: History. Laws 1833,...

§ 16-1-4. When Conduct Constitutes a Crime; Power of Court to Punish Contempt or Enforce Orders, Civil Judgments, and Decrees - No conduct constitutes a crime unless it is described as...

§ 16-1-5. Presumption of Innocence; Standard of Proof for Conviction - Every person is presumed innocent until proved guilty. No person...

§ 16-1-6. Conviction for Lesser Included Offenses - An accused may be convicted of a crime included in...

§ 16-1-7. Multiple Prosecutions for Same Conduct - History. Code 1933, § 26-506, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...

§ 16-1-8. When Prosecution Barred by Former Prosecution - History. Code 1933, § 26-507, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...

§ 16-1-9. Application of Title to Crimes Committed Prior to Enactment - This title shall govern the construction and punishment of any...

§ 16-1-10. Punishment for Crimes for Which Punishment Not Otherwise Provided - Any conduct that is made criminal by this title or...

§ 16-1-11. Effect of Repeal or Amendment of Criminal Law on Prosecution of Prior Violations - The repeal, repeal and reenactment, or amendment of any law...

§ 16-1-12. Restrictions on Contingency Fee Compensation of Attorney Appointed to Represent State in Forfeiture Action - History. Code 1981, § 16-1-12 , enacted by Ga. L....