Collins v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was accused and convicted of public indecency. (OCGA § 16-6-8.) He was sentenced to serve 12 months on probation and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine. This appeal followed. Held:

1. On May 28, 1987, defendant was sunning himself on the back porch of his home. He was wearing socks, shoes and underwear. The underwear was pulled down close to defendant’s knees, exposing his genitals. A neighbor and a police officer clearly saw defendant’s genitals. The observers were 69 feet away and their view was unobstructed.

The trial court did not err in overruling defendant’s…