Wilson v. State

1. While a defendant in a misdemeanor case on an accusation or indictment may waive trial by jury (Logan v. State, 86 Ga. 266, 12 S. E. 406; Moore v. State, 124 Ga. 30, 52 S. E. 81), and can not complain after trial and conviction of a denial of the right (Lamar v. Prosser, 121 Ga. 153 (3), 48 S. E. 977); nevertheless, at any time on or before trial, he may revoke the waiver, provided he acts timely and in such season “as not substantially to delay or impede the cause of justice” (Cain v. State, 102 Ga. 610, 612, 29 S. E. 426), and especially where the State makes no point as to delay or…