Lorenzo Birdette v. State

SECOND DIVISION BARNES, P. J., MILLER and RAY, JJ. NOTICE: Motions for reconsideration must be physically received in our clerk’s office within ten days of the date of decision to be deemed timely filed. http://www.gaappeals.us/rules/ September 10, 2013 In the Court of Appeals of Georgia A13A1430. BIRDETTE v. THE STATE. MILLER, Judge. Following a bench trial, Lorenzo Birdette was convicted of rape (OCGA § 16- 6-1 (a) (1)).1 Birdette now appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, arguing that he did not knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waive his right to a jury trial. We…