Bowling v. State

1. '“There are two elements in the offense of abandonment of child: (a) desertion, that is, the wilful forsaking and desertion of the duties of parenthood; {b) dependency, that is, leaving such child in a dependent condition. Both elements must be present to complete the offense.” Blackwell v. State, 48 Ga. App. 221 (172 S. E. 670); Jemmerson v. State, 80 Ga. 111 (5 S. E. 131).

2. The defendant was convicted of the offense of abandonment; and his motion for new trial was denied. The evidence shows that he and the mother of the child were married in October, 1934; that they were living in…