State v. Leslie

CAMERON, Justice.

Defendant, Paul Clyde Leslie, was convicted and adjudged guilty of first degree murder, A.R.S. § 13-1105. He was sentenced to death pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-703. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Ariz. Const, art. 6, § 5(3) and A.R.S. §§ 13-4031 and -4035.

We must decide the following issues:

1. Did the trial court properly find that the police had probable cause to arrest defendant?

2. Was defendant denied his right to a speedy trial pursuant to the sixth amendment of the United States Constitution?

3. Did the trial court err in charging the jury by:

a. failing to give a requested…