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Howard v. State

Citations

  • 496 S.E.2d 532
  • 230 Ga. App. 437
  • 98 Fulton County D. Rep. 593
  • 1998 Ga. App. LEXIS 169

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  • holding that proof of age of victim over 65 was not required to convict under aggravated assault because the legislature intended to amend the statute to enhance a penalty and not to create a separate and distinct crime
  • holding that proof of age of victim over 65 was not required to convict under aggravated assault because the legislature intended to amend the statute to enhance a penalty and not to create a separate and distinct crime
  • failure to raise the issue in the trial court constitutes a waiver on appeal
  • proof that the victim was at least 65 years old is required to enhance the penalty under OCGA § 16-5-21 (d)

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Judges: Harold R. Banke

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