Lipsey v. State

“The granting or refusing of bail in felony cases after indictment and conviction is a matter within the sound discretion of the trial court, and this court will not control that discretion unless it has been flagrantly abused.” Watts v. Grimes, 224 Ga. 227 (161 SE2d 286) (1968). Based upon the record in this case, I do not believe the trial court has flagrantly abused its discretion in denying appellant’s motion for bond pending appeal. Therefore, I respectfully dissent.

The record evidence shows that the crimes with which appellant was charged took place during early 1982. Shortly…