Elrod v. State

Shulman, Judge.

Appellant was indicted for and convicted of a "violation of Georgia Controlled Substances Act” by "attempting] to obtain a controlled substance to wit: Demerol, by forgery.” See Code Ann. § 79A-822 (a) (3). Upon conviction, appellant was given a sentence of two years probated on the condition that a $500 fine be paid. This appeal follows.

1. Defendant maintains that the trial court erred in allowing the state’s expert witness, a pharmacist, to testify over objection that "Demerol” is a Class II narcotic under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. See Code Ann. § 79A-807. It is…