Tarnef v. State

OPINION

BONEY, Chief Justice.

The appellant, Michael Tarnef, appeals from a conviction of both the possession and sale of heroin in violation of AS 17.-10.010. 1 Tarnef raises four specifications of error a denial of his right to a speedy trial; a failure to grant a judgment of acquittal; a refusal to declare a mistrial; and an abuse of discretion in imposing sentence.

We consider first the alleged denial of speedy trial. 2 Tarnef was arrested and incarcerated on July 3, 1969, pursuant to a complaint. On July 9, 1969, the evidence against Tarnef was found insufficient and the complaint was…