Blalock v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Blalock’s convictions for malice murder and related offenses. It held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion or violate due process by denying a continuance because Blalock had demanded a speedy trial, the State provided discovery more than ten days before trial, and Blalock failed to show prejudice. The court also rejected his ineffective-assistance claim and held that any error in admitting testimony about his post-arrest silence was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.