Legal Opinion

Lewis v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 14, 1922No. 13540PublishedCited by 2 opinions

Accusation of misdemeanor; from city court of Hinesville — Judge W. C. Hodges. April 12, 1922’.

1Opinion of the CourtBloodworth, J.

An accusation in the city court of Hinesville, charging the offense of carrying concealed .weapons, was demurred to “ because said accusation is not based upon an affidavit meeting the requirements of law, in that said affidavit does not set forth the specific charge against this defendant as required by law,” The *682affidavit alleged simply that the accused did “ commit the offense of a misdemeanor.” The demurrer was overruled, and the defendant excepted, and this presents the sole issue for determination by this court. In Hunter v. State, 4 Ga. App. 579 (61 S. E. 1130), this court held: “ An…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Brown v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
  2. Dickson v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1879
  3. Hunter v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1908
  4. Surrels v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Maurier v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1965
  2. Lucas v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1928

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