Cooper v. State

Beasley, Judge.

Cooper appeals the denial of his motion for discharge and acquittal on the ground the State failed to try him within the time period required by OCGA § 17-7-170. He was indicted by the Charlton County grand jury for aggravated assault, attempted rape, and burglary on April 27, 1995, and made a demand for speedy trial on June 11, 1995.

The Superior Court of Charlton County has two terms of court commencing on the fourth Monday in February and September respectively. OCGA § 15-6-3 (41) (C). Cooper’s demand was filed in the February term 1995. The State acknowledges Cooper was not…