Burdett v. State

Miller, Judge.

Prior to his criminal trial, Jimmy Don Burdett moved for discharge and acquittal under OCGA§ 17-7-171, on the grounds that the State had failed to comply with his demand for a speedy trial. The trial court denied that motion, finding that any valid speedy trial demand made by Burdett had been either withdrawn or waived. Discerning no error, we affirm.

This appeal presents a question of law, which we review de novo. State v. Glass, 279 Ga. 696, 697 (620 SE2d 371) (2005). The record shows that Burdett was indicted in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County during the May 2005 term of…