State v. Butler, Unpublished Decision (11-9-2006)

JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-appellant, the State of Ohio, appeals the trial court's decision granting defendant-appellee, Dion Butler's, motion to dismiss the indictment for violating his speedy trial rights. Finding no merit to the appeal, we affirm.

{¶ 2} In 1999, Butler was charged with theft and burglary. He failed to appear for his arraignment, and a capias was issued for his arrest.

{¶ 3} On March 13, 2002, Butler filed an "Ex Parte Application to Dismiss Complaint in the Interests of Judicial Economy or in the Alternative Motion for Speedy Trial." Butler submitted this…