GA 16-11-101 - GA 16-11-101

JUDICIAL DECISIONS Purpose of former Penal Code 1910, § 350 (see now O.C.G.A. § 16-11-101 ) was to protect minors, to prevent injury resulting from negligent handling of dangerous weapons, and to prevent acquisition of criminal tendencies on part of minors. Hulsey v. Hightower, 44 Ga. App. 455 , 161 S.E. 664 (1931). Former Penal Code 1895, § 344 (see now O.C.G.A. § 16-11-101 ) did not contemplate toy imitations of weapons. Mathews v. Caldwell, 5 Ga. App. 336 , 63 S.E. 250 (1908). Whether a thing is a weapon or a toy is a question of fact for jury, and this is to be determined irrespective of name by which it is called or purpose for which it is sold or used in a particular case. Mathews v. Caldwell, 5 Ga. App. 336 , 63 S.E. 250 (1908). <h4...