Ford v. State

Carley, Judge.

Appellant was indicted, tried and convicted of the offense of escape, in violation of Code Ann. § 26-2501. He appeals from the conviction and sentence.

1. Appellant asserts as error the denial of his motion for continuance. “A motion for a continuance predicated on the basis that counsel has not had sufficient time to prepare for trial addresses itself to the sound discretion of the trial judge, and a ruling denying such a motion will not be interfered with unless the judge has abused his discretion in denying the motion. [Cit.]” Cantrell v. State, 154 Ga. App. 725 (270 SE2d 12)…