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title: O.C.G.A. § 17-10-5. Imposition of misdemeanor punishment for felonies punishable by imprisonment for term of ten years or less.
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# O.C.G.A. § 17-10-5. Imposition of misdemeanor punishment for felonies punishable by imprisonment for term of ten years or less.

When a defendant is found guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for a maximum term of ten years or less, the judge may, in his discretion, impose punishment as for a misdemeanor.

## History

Code 1933, § 26-3101, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.