PRIEST v. STATE

No. S91A1252.

409 S.E.2d 657 (1991)

261 Ga. 651

PRIEST v. The STATE.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

November 1, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert S. Stubbs, III, J. Richard Neville, McVay & Stubbs, Cumming, for James H. Priest, Jr.

Garry T. Moss, Dist. Atty., Canton, Neal B. Childers, Asst. Atty. Gen., Atlanta, for the State.

Michael J. Bowers, Atty. Gen., Atlanta, for amicus appellee.

Neal B. Childers, Asst. Atty. Gen., Atlanta.


CLARKE, Chief Justice.

James H. Priest, Jr., a seventeen-year-old high school student, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and burglary. A negotiated plea was arranged which called for "first offender" treatment for both offenses, probation, a fine and community service. The trial judge also decided that under OCGA § 40-5-75, which requires suspension of license of any person convicted of possession of a controlled substance, Priest...

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