People v. Perea

CRAIL, J., pro tem.

The contention of appellant is that he was not accorded a speedy trial to which he was entitled under article I, section 13, of the constitution, nor a trial within the time provided in sections 681a, 1050, and 1382 of the Penal Code.

Section 681a is general in its terms and directory merely. It requires that all proceedings in criminal eases shall be had and determined at the earliest possible time.

Section 1050 reads as follows: “The court shall set all criminal cases for trial for a date not later than thirty days after the date of entry of the plea of the defendant. No…