Pethtel v. State

MILLER, Presiding Judge.

David Pethtel is appealing his conviction for criminal deviate conduct and attempted rape, contending the trial court erred (1) in denying his motion to dismiss both charges in light of the fact he was not brought to trial within 180 days of his request for final disposition pursuant to the Interstate Agreement of Detainers, IC 35-2.1-2 — 4 (Burns Code Ed.) 1 ; and (2) in denying, with respect to the charge of attempted rape, his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, since there allegedly was insufficient evidence to support such charge. We affirm.

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