LaRouche v. State

Benham, Judge.

This appeal is from the trial court’s denial of appellant’s motion for discharge and acquittal, brought pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170 (b).

On April 20, 1988, accusations were filed by the Solicitor of Glynn County in the state court charging appellant with simple battery and public drunkenness. Appellant filed a demand for trial pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170 on May 26, 1988, and delivered a copy to the prosecutor. On January 10, 1989, appellant filed a motion for discharge and acquittal pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170 (b), which motion the trial court denied. This direct appeal followed.…