Savannah attorney Gary Wisenbaker (R-Donor) pleaded guilty in Federal Court today because he ” defrauded his clients out of more than $50,000.”
WJCL has the story here. He just ran for state house in Chatham County and lost. Republican governor Sonny appointed him to the Georgia Student Finance Commission . His term expires in 2014. Can someone who plead guilty in federal court sit on this board? Better question is should he?
The continuing education of ethics and honesty from GAGOP
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2 responses to “The continuing education of ethics and honesty from GAGOP”
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I already knew the answer just like the having the question whirling around in my head…thanks though!!!
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O.C.G.A. § 45-2-1
The following persons are ineligible to hold any civil office; and the existence of any of the following facts shall be a sufficient reason for vacating any office held by such person; but the acts of such person, while holding a commission, shall be valid as the acts of an officer de facto, namely:
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(3) Any person finally convicted and sentenced for any felony involving moral turpitude under the laws of this or any other state when the offense is also a felony in this state, unless restored to all his rights of citizenship by a pardon from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles;
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