Allen v. State

Vernon Allen appeals the trial court’s order denying his motion for postconvietion relief. We affirm.

Allen was arrested on August 15, 2006. On September 11, 2006, the State filed an information charging three counts: armed burglary (count one), grand theft (count two), and felony criminal mischief (count three). Trial counsel was court-appointed on September 19, 2006, to represent Allen, who was declared indigent.1 On February 12, 2007, a notice of expiration of the speedy trial period was filed.2 Trial began on February 20, 2007. Allen was found guilty of burglary of a dwelling, grand theft,…