State v. Sievers
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Defendant was charged with, among other offenses, fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer by driving recklessly, and driving with a suspended license. A week before trial, Defendant filed a motion to dismiss based upon the alleged violation of his statutory right to a speedy trial. The trial court denied the motion, emphasizing that most of the delay had been caused by Defendant’s absconding and his counsel’s requests for trial continuances. Defendant was convicted after a jury trial. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that, under the facts of this case, the State did not violate Defendant’s statutory right to a speedy trial.
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