Baldwin v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

The defendant appeals his conviction for arson in the first degree. Held:

1. In 53807 the defendant contends the court erred in failing to grant bail. The defendant’s petition for bail had been remanded to the trial judge by this court for a hearing pursuant to Birge v. State, 238 Ga. 88 (230 SE2d 895). After remand, the trial judge, acting in compliance with our directive, applied the principles of Birge, supra, and denied bail. We find no errors of law in his ruling.

2. In 53806 the defendant enumerates as error the failure to try him within the time specified in…