State v. Porcher

The appellant was found guilty of criminal conspiracy and sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment, suspended upon service of one (1) year and probation for three (3) years. On appeal he contends that the Court of General Sessions was without jurisdiction since he made a timely réquest for a preliminary hearing which he did not receive prior to the court’s actions. We do not agree that the appellant’s request was timely and we affirm the lower court’s action.

Appellant was arrested on April 19, 1978 and made demand on April 28, 1978 for a preliminary hearing. Pursuant to the constitutional…