2025 Georgia Codes – Page 227

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(a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) “Dwelling” shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-7-1.
(2) “Firearm” means any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or similar device or weapon which will or can be con-
verted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge.
(b) A person commits the offense of drive-by shooting when he or she, while in a motor vehicle or close
to the motor vehicle that was used to transport the shooter or the firearm, or both, with intent to injure
another, or damage the property of another, discharges a firearm at or toward:
(1) An occupied dwelling, building, or motor vehicle;
(2) A dwelling, building, or motor vehicle such person knew or should have known to be occupied; or
(3) A person.
(c) A person convicted of the offense of drive-by shooting shall be punished by imprisonment for not less
than five nor more than 20 years.
Title 17
Criminal Procedure
Chapter 4
Arrest of Persons

(a)(1) An arrest for a crime may be made by a law enforcement officer:
(A) Under a warrant; or
(B) Without a warrant if:
(i) The offense is committed in such officer’s presence or within such officer’s immediate knowledge;
(ii) The offender is endeavoring to escape;
(iii) The officer has probable cause to believe that an act of family violence, as defined in Code Section