Trimm v. State

MlKELL, Judge.

Eline D. Trimm appeals from the trial court’s order denying her plea in bar and motion for judgment of acquittal, alleging violation of her right to a speedy trial under OCGA § 17-7-170. Trimm argues that she was forced to move for a continuance after the state re-indicted her on the eve of trial, which changed her trial strategy. The trial court ruled that Trimm waived her speedy trial rights by filing a motion for a continuance. We agree and affirm.

The record shows the state secured three indictments against Trimm in the Superior Court of Newton County. She was first indicted…