Olena Russu v. State

FIRST DIVISION ELLINGTON, C. J., PHIPPS, P. J., and BRANCH, J. NOTICE: Motions for reconsideration must be physically received in our clerk’s office within ten days of the date of decision to be deemed timely filed. (Court of Appeals Rule 4 (b) and Rule 37 (b), February 21, 2008) http://www.gaappeals.us/rules/ May 2, 2013 In the Court of Appeals of Georgia A13A0464. RUSSU v. THE STATE. PHIPPS, Presiding Judge. In connection with her attempt to cash a $2,100 check, Olena Russu was charged with first degree forgery. A jury found her guilty, and she was granted first offender treatment and given…