State v. Ray

¶1 Defendant Christopher Ray (Ray) was convicted in the Twenty-First Judicial District Court, Ravalli County, of one count of burglary and two counts of aggravated burglary. Ray appeals his convictions, alleging his right to a speedy trial was violated and that he was entitled to a directed verdict on the aggravated burglary counts. We affirm in part and reverse in part and remand for proceedings consistent with this Opinion.

¶2 We address the following issues on appeal:

¶3 1. Was Ray denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial in the District Court?

¶4 2. Under § 45-6-204(2)(a), MCA, does…