Tomlinson v. State

Hall, Presiding Judge.

Defendant appeals from his conviction for simple battery and the denial of his motion for new trial.

1. Defendant contends the court erred in ordering the case to trial over his objection that the attorney of his choice was not in court or available. He relies primarily upon Long v. State, 119 Ga. App. 82 (166 SE2d 365) in which this court reiterated the basic right of an accused to be represented by counsel of his own choice. In Long, an associate of leading counsel was also required to try the case. However, the facts here are distinguishable. In Long, (a felony case),…