State of Indiana v. John B. Larkin

David, Justice.

Following the death of his wife, John Larkin was charged with voluntary manslaughter. However, this charge was later dismissed because both of the lower courts found that: 1) the Criminal Rule 4(C) period within which to bring Larkin to trial had expired and the delays in bringing him to trial were not attributable to him; and 2) the prosecutorial misconduct in this case required dismissal. For reasons discussed herein, we disagree with the lower courts on both issues. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for the trial court to hold a hearing or proceed to trial pursuant to this…