A recent Georgia Supreme Court case examined whether a school paraprofessional could be convicted under O.C.G.A. § 16-6-5.1, which defines sexual assault by school employees. The Court’s ruling clarified how the letter of the law applies versus the spirit of the law—a key distinction that shapes criminal prosecutions in Cherokee County and across Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding County, Georgia. Understanding how Georgia courts interpret these laws is essential for anyone facing criminal charges involving statutory interpretation or misconduct allegations.