Bishop v. State

Eldridge, Judge.

James Michael Bishop filed a motion to dismiss and plea in bar in the Superior Court of Monroe County based upon (1) the State’s alleged failure to try Bishop within the two-year statute of limitation for the misdemeanor traffic offenses with which he was charged, and (2) an alleged violation of Bishop’s statutory right to a speedy trial pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170. The trial court denied the motions, and following a bench trial, Bishop was convicted of the charged offenses, failure to maintain a lane and DUI. He appeals, claiming error solely on the basis of the denial of his…