State v. Kindberg

Pope, Chief Judge.

Defendant/appellee Michael Kindberg was indicted for “making *118false statements in notice of candidacy” pursuant to OCGA § 21-2-565. The indictment alleged that Kindberg “in connection with qualifying as a candidate for the Republican Party to run for the office of State Senator for the 56th District of Georgia, . . . knowingly and willfully made a false statement about his being a resident for one year in the district and his eligibility to hold such office.” Kindberg moved to dismiss the indictment on the basis that OCGA § 21-2-565 does not create an independent offense “but…