State v. Allen

Pope, Judge.

On January 19, 1982 defendant Larry Jackson Allen was arrested in DeKalb County and charged with the offense of driving while intoxicated. On January 26 an accusation was drawn, and on February 18 defendant filed a demand for speedy trial pursuant to Code Ann. § 27-1901 (now OCGA § 17-7-170). The case was set for trial on March 15 but was continued at the request of the state. The trial of this case began on March 29 and a mistrial was declared on March 31. On April 16 defendant moved for discharge and acquittal. On April 19 this motion was granted after a hearing on the matter.…