Corbitt v. State

Beasley, Judge.

Defendant appeals his convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol, OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1), and speeding, OCGA § 40-6-181.

1. Defendant contends the trial court erred by denying his motion in limine to exclude evidence of a similar transaction because the evidence, a nolo, contendere plea, was inadmissible under OCGA § 17-7-95 (c). The code section expressly prohibits the use of a nolo contendere plea against a defendant in any court proceeding as “an admission of guilt or otherwise or for any other purpose.” This case does not fit the previous exceptions provided by…