Ringo v. State

Johnson, Judge.

Robert Ringo appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for discharge and acquittal. Accusations were returned charging Ringo with speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol on January 21, 1994. On February 24, 1994, Ringo filed various pre-trial motions, including a motion to suppress, and a timely speedy trial demand pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170. The first sentence of the speedy trial demand states: “Now comes the Defendant and demands a TRIAL BY JURY, and this is a request for speedy trial under O.C.G.A. § 17-7-170.” In March, Ringo filed a document purporting to…