State v. Harvey

Defendant was arrested on September 10, 1983, near the Trailside Store in Belgrade, Montana. An Information was filed on October 14, 1983, charging defendant with burglary, attempt, and possession of burglary tools. Defendant appeared and pled not guilty to all charges at his arraignment in the Eighteenth Judicial District, Gallatin County, on November 4, 1983.

Due to continuances, waivers of speedy trial, and defendant’s change of counsel, the case did not come to trial until August 13, 1984. The charge on possession of burglary tools was dropped prior to trial. After hearing all the…