Taylor v. State

McFadden, Judge.

Tyrone Taylor appeals from his felony conviction for theft by shoplifting, claiming that he was improperly tried on an accusation, rather than an indictment, without having waived his right to a commitment hearing. But the record shows that he did waive such a hearing, and we therefore affirm.

OCGA § 17-7-70.1 (a) provide[s], inter alia, that in felony cases involving theft by shoplifting, in which defendants .. . have expressly waived a commitment hearing, the district attorney shall have authority to prefer accusations, and the defendant shall be tried on such accusations…