Williams v. State

While I agree with the judgment of the majority, I base my decision upon a wholly different rationale from that advanced in Division 1. At the time of appellants’ arrests, Agent Markonni had not complied with the technical requirement of OCGA § 35-8-9 (a): completion of a certified basic training course for peace officers. However, OCGA § 35-8-9 (b) authorizes the certifying council to recognize and give credit, in lieu of completion of such course, for instruction received which is at least equivalent to the required basic training. Although Agent Markonni obtained no formal waiver pursuant…