State v. Letterlough

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Defendant in his brief presents three assignments of error for our consideration.

First, he assigns as error the trial court’s denial of his motion to dismiss the indictment for failure to grant a speedy trial pursuant to N.C.G.S. 15A-701 and 15A-703.

*695The pertinent dates are as follows:

5 March 1980 — Indictment

28 April 1980 — State moved for a continuance pursuant to N.C.G.S. 15A-701(b)(7). Motion granted. Continuance set to end 19 May 1980, next regularly scheduled session of Randolph County Criminal Superior Court.

14 May 1980 —Defendant moved for commitment to a state…