Shaw v. State

Tom Glaze, Judge.

Appellant appeals from a conviction for driving while intoxicated. His only point for reversal is that the trial court erred by overruling his motion to dismiss for lack of a speedy trial. We agree, and reverse.

The following is a chronology of significant events:

July 17, 1983 Ticket issued to appellant.

August 4, 1983 Appellant convicted in Monticello Municipal Court.

August 17, 1983 Appellant appealed to circuit court.

July 10, 1985 Case set for non-jury trial on August 19, 1985.

July 24, 1985 Appellant filed request for a jury trial, and moved to dismiss for lack of a speedy…