City of Bremerton v. Hoyt

McInturff, J. *

This case involves only one issue: whether James P. Hoyt was denied his right to a speedy trial. We reverse the conviction and order the charge dismissed.

James P. Hoyt was arraigned December 14, 1982, for charges of driving while his license was suspended while on habitual traffic offender status. He signed a waiver of his right to a jury trial, and the court set trial for January 31, 1983. On January 28, Mr. Hoyt was arraigned on another charge for driving while license suspended. He signed a second jury waiver form. Court appointed counsel sought and obtained a continuance of…