Cook v. State

Beasley, Judge.

When appellant filed his enumerations of error and brief in this case, he also moved for an expedited decision on the appeal, “so the State Court of Gwinnett County can continue to function in an orderly and timely fashion.” The state filed no response. We granted the motion.

Defendant was indicted (No. 622) September 7, 1986, on six counts for violation of the Georgia Securities Act of 1973 as amended (OCGA § 10-5-12 (a) (2)). After filing a motion to dismiss, a plea in abatement and an amendment, defendant filed a demand for speedy trial pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170 on October…