Lagyak v. State

Johnson, Chief Judge.

Richard Lagyak appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion for judgment of acquittal pursuant to his speedy trial demand under OCGA § 17-7-170, asserting the trial court erred in determining that his demand was premature. We disagree and affirm.

On September 21, 1997, the City of Doraville Police Department arrested Lagyak for speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and issued uniform traffic citations (“UTCs”) for the offenses. The UTCs show that Lagyak was to appear in municipal court to answer the charges as early as October 21, 1997, and several…