DREW v. STATE

No. S09A1477.

684 S.E.2d 608 (2009)

285 Ga. 848

DREW v. The STATE.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

October 5, 2009.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David J. Koontz, Marietta, for appellant.

Patrick H. Head, Dist. Atty., Lynne G. Voelker, Dana J. Norman, Amelia G. Pray, Asst. Dist. Attys., for appellee.


THOMPSON, Justice.

Willie D. Drew was charged with the offense of riot in a penal institution in violation of OCGA § 16-10-56, as well as other related crimes. He filed a general demurrer asserting the unconstitutionality of OCGA § 16-10-56 on equal protection grounds, which the trial court denied. A jury found Drew guilty of riot in a penal institution, felony obstruction of an officer, and misdemeanor obstruction of an officer. Drew appeals from the denial...

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