Oni v. State

SMITH, Chief Judge.

Adedamola Oni appeals the denial of his motion for discharge and acquittal, contending that he did not waive his demand for a speedy trial filed under OCGA § 17-7-170. We disagree and affirm.

On February 18, 2003, Oni was indicted on charges of theft by taking and three counts of burglary. On March 2, his counsel filed an omnibus motion, including a demand for speedy trial pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170. Apparently neither the trial court nor the State was aware of the demand; the prosecutor denied having received it, and the trial court was unaware of the demand because it was…