Kemp v. State

John F. Stroud, Justice.

Appellant, a 28 year old male, was charged by information with rape in violation of Ark. Stat. Ann. § 41-1803 (Repl. 1977), and arrested on November 13, 1978. He was released on bond and entered a plea of not guilty, alleging consent as his defense to the charge. On April 11, 1980, ten days prior to the date set for trial, appellant filed a motion requesting a hearing on the relevancy of the alleged victim’s prior sexual activities, and on April 14 filed another motion seeking an absolute dismissal of the charge claiming he had been denied his right to a speedy trial…