Funderburk v. State

There are two essential elements in the offense of abandonment of minor children: (1) desertion, that is, the wilful forsaking and desertion of the duties of parenthood; (2) dependency, that is, leaving such children in a dependent condition; and before a parent may be convicted of this offense, under the provisions of Code (Ann. Supp.) § 74-9902, there must be proof of both elements. Blackwell v. State, 48 Ga. App. 221 (172 S. E. 670); Glad v. State, 85 Ga. App. 312 (69 S. E. 2d 699); Brock v. State, 51 Ga. App. 414, 418 (180 S. E. 644); Bowling v. State, 62 Ga. App. 540 (8 S. E. 2d 697);…