Millan v. State

Andrews, Chief Judge.

Dana M. Millan was issued four Uniform Traffic Citations (UTCs) for driving under the influence, speeding, improper lane usage, and following too closely. She moved for discharge and acquittal on the charges claiming the state failed to comply with her speedy trial demand under OCGA § 17-7-170. The trial court denied the motion on the basis that the demand was prematurely filed. Millan appeals from the denial order.

Because the record shows that the speedy trial demand was filed before the state filed the UTCs or an accusation with the State Court, the demand was premature…