Kennedy v. State

Smith, Judge.

Mark Kennedy appeals his conviction on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by an inmate.

1. Kennedy first contends the trial court abused its discretion by denying trial counsel’s motion for continuance on grounds that he had an inadequate opportunity to prepare his defense.

“ ‘A motion for continuance is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and this court will not interfere unless it is clearly shown that the court abused its discretion. OCGA § 17-8-22.’ [Cit.]” Gignilliat v. State, 196 Ga. App. 773 (2) (397 SE2d 52) (1990). “There is no fixed…