Bonakies v. State

Eldridge, Judge.

A Fulton County jury found Sean Bonakies guilty of concealing the death of another; he was acquitted on additional charges of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. He appeals from his conviction, contending solely that the trial court erred in denying his plea in bar and motion for acquittal based upon what he claims was a statutory speedy trial demand he filed pro se from jail prior to his representation by counsel. For the reasons that follow, we conclude that Bonakies’ demand was insufficient, and we affirm his conviction.

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