Matthews v. State

Beasley, Judge.

This case was returned to this Court by the Supreme Court of Georgia, which transferred it on the ground that it was from the denial of the motion to discharge the defendant from the non-capital felonies only and this did not fall under State v. Thornton, 253 Ga. 524 (1) (322 SE2d 711) (1984). See Krystal Co. v. Carter, 256 Ga. 43 (2) (343 SE2d 490) (1986).

Matthews appeals from the denial of his motion for discharge and acquittal based on failure to grant him a speedy trial pursuant to Georgia statute.

1. He was indicted for numerous offenses, including murder (OCGA § 16-5-1…