Sheerer v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Indictment for misdemeanor;’ from city court of Greensboro— Judge Sibley. July 37, 1915.
1Opinion of the CourtBroyles, J.
1. On the trial of one indicted for using obscene, vulgar, and profane language in the presence of females, it is not necessary that the exact words charged in the indictment be proved. “If some of the words be proved as laid, and the words so proved amount to an indictable offense, it will be sufficient.” Wharton’s Criminal Pleading and Practice, § 203; Dyer v. State, 99 Ga. 20 (3), 22 (25 S. E. 609, 59 Am. St. R. 228); Smith v. State, 100 Ga. 319 (26 S. E. 769).
2. On the trial of one for using obscene and vulgar or profane language in the presence of females, it is for the jury to determine…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Dyer v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1896
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- Williams v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1898
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