Thomas v. State

Smith, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of child abandonment, a misdemeanor. He appeals the conviction, asserting that "[e]rror was committed when Appellant was denied an adequate and effective means of Appellant [sic] review contrary to the provisions of Ga. Code § 6-805.” Appellant, who makes no claim of indigency, argues he was effectively denied his right to an appeal because there is no transcript of his trial and there is no statement of the facts of the case based upon recollection. We affirm.

1. "In all misdemeanor cases, the trial judge may in his discretion require the reporting and…