Aranza v. State

Smith, Judge.

Anthony Aranza was charged by accusation on February 16,1993, with DUI, OCGA § 40-6-391 (a), and driving with a suspended license, OCGA § 40-5-121 (a). He filed numerous motions on March 1, 1993, including a “demand for trial by jury.” On July 23,1993, Aranza filed a motion for discharge and acquittal, asserting that the State had not complied with the speedy trial provisions of OCGA § 17-7-170. The trial court denied his motion.

When applicable, OCGA § 17-7-170 requires trial within the same term of court or the next succeeding term, or the defendant “shall be absolutely…