State v. Jones

The State appeals the Washington County Circuit Court's decision to dismiss criminal charges against Roger Jones for violation of his speedy-trial rights. However, Ark. R. App. P.-Crim. 3(d) prohibits this court from considering a State appeal from any final order unless "the correct and uniform administration of the criminal law requires review by the court." Because the circuit court's decision to dismiss the charges turned upon the specific facts of this particular case, we cannot consider the State's appeal. Accordingly, the present appeal is dismissed.

I. Background

Jones was arrested on…