Jefferson v. State

Smith, Judge.

Kenneth Robert Jefferson appeals the denial of his motion for discharge and acquittal based on double jeopardy grounds. On January 22, 1994, two uniform traffic citations (UTCs) were issued against Jefferson, one charging violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1) (DUI), and one charging violation of OCGA § 40-6-48 (failure to maintain lane). The charges proceeded to trial in the City Court of Atlanta. After the jury was impaneled and sworn the State proceeded on an accusation charging violation of former OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (4) (driving under the combined influence of two or more…