Roberts v. State

Evans, Judge.

The defendant was indicted for a felony, to wit: abuse of governmental office in that as a police officer of Clayton County he did ask for $125, to which he was not entitled, in return for an agreement to attempt to influence the official actions by Clayton County Solicitor, William E. Frey. It was charged that defendant sought to influence Solicitor Frey as to the disposition of a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants against one Larry Royals. The jury found him guilty and recommended the charge be treated as a misdemeanor. The court sentenced defendant to serve…