Lawrence v. State

The Court of Appeals desires instruction from the Supreme Court upon the following questions, a determination of which is necessary for a decision in this case. Ga. Const, of 1983, Art. VI, Sec. V, Par. IV; Art. VI, Sec. VI, Par. Ill (7).

The relevant appellate history and facts of this case are as follows: Rodney Lawrence appeals from a final order of forfeiture, filed on August 19, 1996, directing forfeiture of certain property pursuant to the provisions of OCGA § 16-13-49; appellant filed a motion to amend his notice of appeal “so as not to include a transcript of the evidence in the record…