Groom v. State

Smith, Judge.

The denial of a motion for discharge and acquittal under OCGA § 17-7-170 is the sole issue presented in this appeal. In the February 1992 term of Walton County Superior Court, Jonath Groom was charged by accusation with theft by taking, OCGA § 16-8-2, interference with government property, OCGA § 16-7-24, and criminal trespass, OCGA § 16-7-21. On April 17, 1992, during the February 1992 term, Groom filed a demand for trial pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170.

There are four terms of the Walton County Superior Court, in February, May, August, and November. OCGA § 15-6-3 (2) (B). Although…