People v. Petrov

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of extortion, MCLA 750.213; MSA 28.410. Defendant appeals as of right.

Defendant raises six issues on appeal. First, defendant argues that his Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial was denied. The four factors to be examined are: 1) the length of the delay, 2) the reason for the delay, 3) the defendant’s assertion of his right, and 4) prejudice to the defendant. Barker v Wingo, 407 US 514; 92 S Ct 2182; 33 L Ed 2d 101 (1972); People v Chism, 390 Mich 104; 211 NW2d 193 (1973); People v Collins, 388 Mich 680; 202 NW2d 769 (1972). The 8-1/2 month…