State v. Stang

Pope, Presiding Judge.

The trial court granted defendant Steven Stang’s motion for discharge and acquittal after the State failed to comply with defendant’s speedy trial demand. See OCGA § 17-7-170. Concluding that defendant’s speedy trial demand was premature and therefore a nullity, we reverse.

On September 5, 1996, defendant was issued Uniform Traffic Citations (UTCs) for driving under the influence of alcohol and failing to maintain his lane. At about that time, defendant was required to post bond and notified that he should appear in court on December 5,1996. But the State did not file the…