RUFFIN, Judge.
On November 7, 1994, a Forsyth County grand jury indicted Thomas Ganong for the offense of rape. On February 2, 1995, Ganong filed a demand for trial pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170. On September 7, 1995, Ganong moved for acquittal because he did not receive a trial within two terms of court. The trial court granted Ganong's motion, and the State appealed. For reasons which follow, we affirm.
OCGA § 17-7-170(b) provides that if a defendant...
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