People v. Ferguson

ROVIRA, Justice.

In this, the third time we have had this case before us, the People appeal from a judgment of the Denver District Court dismissing an information on the ground that the speedy trial period had expired. We reverse.

The parties have submitted an agreed statement as the record on appeal, and the facts are as follows. On May 20, 1980, defendant Scott Ferguson was charged by information with first-degree assault, 1 menacing, 2 and crime of violence. 3 First-degree assault is a class 3 felony, and menacing is a class 5 felony. On July 24, 1980, Ferguson entered a plea of not guilty…