Legal Opinion

Wilson v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided December 4, 1979No. 58670, 58765PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Birdsong, Judge.

Revocation of probation. Although these two cases (Britt, No. 58765, and Wilson, No. 58670) arose out of two different situations, there are common issues and the two appellants are represented by the same counsel. In consideration of judicial economy and with the consent of counsel, we have consolidated the two cases for disposition in this one opinion.

It is agreed that the appellant Britt was properly convicted of the offense of first degree forgery and sentenced to serve six years on probation. Subsequently Britt was observed smoking marijuana in a public place along with…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Morrissey v. BrewerSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  2. Gagnon v. ScarpelliSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
  3. Ware v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
  4. Horton v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1970
  5. Lockett v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Smith v. NicholsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1999
  2. Kitchens v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  3. Wolcott v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 2004
  4. Burson v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
  5. McElroy v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1981

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