Teat v. State

181 Ga. App. 735 (1987)

353 S.E.2d 535

TEAT

v.

THE STATE.

73159.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided January 14, 1987.

Rehearing Denied February 11, 1987.

Howard T. Scott, for appellant.

Ken Stula, Solicitor, Kristopher Shepherd, Assistant Solicitor, for appellee.

SOGNIER, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and he appeals. In his sole enumeration of error appellant contends the trial court abused its discretion by denying his request for a continuance pursuant to OCGA § 17-8-25, based on the absence of a subpoenaed witness who was the sole witness for the defense.

The…