Legal Opinion
Drew v. State
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided October 5, 2009No. S09A1477PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Thompson, Justice.
Willie D. Drew was charged with the offense of riot in a penal institution in violation of OCGA § 16-10-56, as well as other related crimes. He filed a general demurrer asserting the unconstitutionality of OCGA § 16-10-56 on equal protection grounds, which the trial court denied. A jury found Drew guilty of riot in a penal institution, felony obstruction of an officer, and misdemeanor obstruction of an officer. Drew appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, reasserting the constitutional challenge. Finding no error, we affirm.
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