State v. Burroughs

Webb, Presiding Judge.

Burroughs was arrested and charged with violations of§ 17-3001.10 (disorderly conduct — violent interference with another’s pursuit of a lawful occupation) of the 1977 Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, and Criminal Code § 26-1304 (simple battery on a police officer). After conviction of the city ordinance violation, the municipal court bound over the other charges to the State Court of Fulton County. Prior to trial his appointed attorney filed and argued a motion to dismiss based upon double jeopardy, which was denied at the close of the evidence. After return…