Melton v. State

175 Ga. App. 472 (1985)

333 S.E.2d 682

MELTON

v.

THE STATE.

70181.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided July 12, 1985.

Howard Tate Scott, for appellant.

Ken Stula, Solicitor, for appellee.

SOGNIER, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.

1. Appellant contends the trial court abused its discretion by denying his motion for a continuance, as the denial of this motion severely prejudiced his defense. Appellant's counsel was called for jury duty during the week of appellant's trial. When appellant's case was called for trial his attorney moved for a continuance on the ground…