BUTTS v. STATE

53367.

141 Ga. App. 634 (1977)

234 S.E.2d 176

BUTTS v. THE STATE.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided March 17, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Hugh P. Thompson, for appellant.

Joseph H. Briley, District Attorney, Charles D. Newberry, Reginald Bellury, Assistant District Attorneys, for appellee.


SMITH, Judge.

Appellant, Willie Butts, was convicted of selling heroin in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. He appeals alleging numerous errors. We affirm.

1. The trial court correctly overruled Butts' special plea for a commitment hearing after special presentment by the grand jury. A preliminary hearing is not a required step in a criminal prosecution. Moreover, once an indictment is obtained, the failure to hold a commitment hearing is...

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