Spencer v. State

Johnson, Presiding Judge.

Edward Spencer was arrested on October 6, 2001, on several charges arising out of a hit and run incident. He was formally indicted on November 27, 2001. On January 3, 2002, Spencer filed a “Waiver of Formal Arraignment, Entry of 'Not Guilty’ Plea, and Demand for Jury Trial.” This document included a demand for a speedy trial pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170. On July 22, 2002, Spencer filed a motion for discharge and acquittal, contending the state had failed to comply with his demand for a speedy trial within the time required by OCGA § 17-7-170 (b). The trial court denied…