Bolden v. State

Mikell, Judge.

This is a direct appeal of the trial court’s interlocutory order denying Stanley C. Bolden’s motion for discharge and acquittal based on the alleged violation of his constitutional right to a speedy trial. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

Bolden was arrested on March 14, 1997, for driving under the influence of alcohol to the extent it was less safe for him to do so, a violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a). He was tried and convicted on August 20, 1997. This Court affirmed Bolden’s conviction. However, the Supreme Court reversed, holding that the solicitor improperly bolstered…