State v. Fly

Beasley, Judge.

As a preliminary matter, appellee’s motion to dismiss the appeal is denied inasmuch as the appellant’s brief was filed on March 13, the last day permitted.

Defendant was charged with the offense of criminal trespass. OCGA § 16-7-21. The court found as fact that he was arraigned and pled not guilty on January 6, 1989, although the prosecuting officer did not physically enter the arraignment and plea on the accusation as he or she was mandated to do pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-96. The case was set for bench trial on January 9, at which time the State announced that it was not prepared…