Legal Opinion
Jackson v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided September 10, 1996No. A96A0883PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Blackburn, Judge.
Samuel Dwyane Jackson appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for discharge and acquittal based on his speedy trial demand pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170.
On April 24, 1995, Jackson was indicted in Greene County for trafficking in cocaine, violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, and failure to wear a seat belt. On July 10, 1995, Jackson filed a demand for trial within the present term or the succeeding term of court. Greene County Superior Court has four terms of court which begin on the fourth Monday in January, April, August, and November. See OCGA § 15-6-3 (28)…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- McKnight v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1994
- Williams v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1995
- Jackson v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Cates v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1997
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