Bryant v. State

Mikell, Judge.

Ernest Bryant appeals the trial court’s two-sentence order denying his motion to dismiss his indictment based on the alleged violation of his constitutional right to a speedy trial. We vacate and remand for the entry of an order applying the analysis contained in Barker v. Wingo. 1

The record shows that Bryant was arrested in Fulton County on September 21, 1993, and indicted on February 18, 1994, for trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Bryant apparently was released on bond on October 5,…