Harris v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of robbery by intimidation and he appeals.

1. Appellant contends the trial court erred by denying his plea in bar of prosecution. The robbery in this case occurred in the United States Post Office in Zebulon, Georgia. Appellant’s plea in bar was based on his contention that the federal government had exclusive jurisdiction over the offense since it occurred on federal property. This contention is without merit.

Decided April 4, 1988.

OCGA § 50-2-22 gives the consent of the State of Georgia to the acquisition by the United States of any lands in the state…