Legal Opinion

In Re Wiggins

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 18, 1978No. 54926PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Bell, Chief Judge.

The appellant, a Columbus police officer, appeals from an order of the superior court sustaining his dismissal for conduct unbecoming an officer and for falsification of reports. The factual basis for these charges arose out of an altercation in a tavern that occurred on September 30, 1976.

Immediately following the incident, on October 1, 1976, an internal police department investigation was conducted in which witnesses were interviewed to include the appellant. The investigation was completed on October 14,1976 and appellant was notified in writing of the results and…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Arnett v. KennedySupreme Court of the United States · 1974
  2. McClung v. RichardsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1974
  3. Aycock v. Police Committee of the Board of AldermenCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Thomas L. Glenn v. J. Gardner Newman, Etc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1980
  2. City of Atlanta v. MahonyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
  3. Gilmore v. Composite State Board of Medical ExaminersSupreme Court of Georgia · 1979
  4. Vansant v. Cobb County Police DepartmentCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979

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