People v. Colantonio

This is an appeal from an order by the Huerfano County District Court granting the defendant’s motion to dismiss under Crim. P. 48(b) for failure to afford him a speedy trial. We affirm the order.

On September 15, 1975, an information was filed in the Las Animas County District Court charging the defendant, Roger Colantonio, with felony menacing. Section 18-3-206, C.R.S. 1973. The defendant pleaded not guilty on December 12, 1975, and trial was set for May 17, 1976.

On May 13, 1976, the defendant filed a motion for continuance which was granted. Thereafter, on June 1, 1976, the defendant filed…