Newton v. State

Benham, Judge.

Appellants were convicted of assault and aggravated sodomy. They made motions for new trial and for appeal bonds. After the bond hearing, the trial court ordered that bond be denied. Appellants here contend that the trial court’s action was an abuse of discretion. We disagree and affirm.

Pursuant to the mandate of Birge v. State, 238 Ga. 88 (230 SE2d 895) (1976), appellants were afforded a hearing at which they presented testimony in support of their motion, and after the hearing the trial court rendered its decision by addressing the required four questions: “(1) Is there a…