Wilson v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Appellant filed a Plea in Bar to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. His Plea in Bar of trial was denied. Appellant then entered a plea of nolo contendere and was fined. On appeal he contends it was error to deny his Plea in Bar of trial.

On June 18, 1982 appellant was stopped by a Georgia State patrolman in Vidalia, Georgia for driving under the influence of alcohol. On June 28,1982 he posted a cash bond at the sheriffs office in the courthouse for Toombs County and received a “Fines and Forfeitures receipt.” Appellant failed to appear at the July 1982 term *422of…