Butts v. THE STATE

Mobley, Justice.

1. The granting of a motion for continuance is within the sound discretion of the trial judge, and this court will not interfere unless it is clearly shown that he has abused his discretion. Code § 81-1419; Cannady v. State, 190 Ga. 227 (9 S. E. 2d 241); Porch v. State, 207 Ga. 645 (1) (63 S. E. 2d 902); Blackston v. State, 209 Ga. 160 (2) (71 S. E. 2d 221).(a) Where the crime was committed in December, 1953, the defendant was arrested during the month, remained in jail until court convened on Monday March 15, 1954, on which day the court appointed counsel to represent him,…