Freeman v. State

302 Ga. 181

FINAL COPY S17A1040. FREEMAN v. THE STATE. MELTON, Presiding Justice. Following a jury trial, David Justin Freeman was found guilty on one count of disorderly conduct pursuant to OCGA § 16-11-39 (a) (1). That statute provides in relevant part that [a] person commits the offense of disorderly conduct when such person . . . [a]cts in a violent or tumultuous manner toward another person whereby such person is placed in reasonable fear of the safety of such person’s life, limb, or health.1 On appeal, Freeman contends that his conviction cannot stand because OCGA § 16-11-39 (a) (1) is…