Wade v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was tried before a jury and found guilty of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act by unlawfully selling marijuana. With a motion for new trial pending, defendant also moved for bond. After a hearing, the trial court denied this motion for bond, concluding that defendant “poses a significant risk of committing a felony if released on bond. . . .” This direct appeal is from the order denying defendant’s “Motion for Appeal Bond.” Held:

1. There is considerable doubt whether a direct appeal will lie from the interlocutory order denying bond during the…