The State v. Harlacher

Dillard, Judge.

Following a physical altercation at a local sports bar, the State charged Shawn Harlacher, via indictment, with one count of criminal attempt to commit aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Harlacher filed a motion for a general demurrer, arguing that it is impossible to attempt to commit an aggravated assault, and thus, the indictment failed to allege any criminal offense under the laws of the State of Georgia. The trial court granted Harlacher’s demurrer, and the State now appeals. For the reasons set forth infra, we affirm.

The record, as alleged by the State, shows that…