State v. Nelson

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Sweeney, A.C.J.

— A jury convicted Christy Dean Nelson of first degree assault. He pointed a gun at his wife’s head and threatened to kill her. On appeal, he contends the court violated his right to a “timely” trial. We have read the rule, CrR 3.3, and counted the days and conclude his speedy trial rights were not violated. He also challenges some of the court’s rulings on the admission of evidence, including the admissibility under ER 404(b) of evidence of previous domestic violence and alcoholism. We find no abuse in these discretionary rulings with the exception of the court’s admission…