State v. Lloyd

This case arises out of a claim of conflict between the state’s right to enter a nolle prosequi in a pending prosecution and the defendant’s constitutional right to a speedy trial. The defendant, Bruce Elmore Lloyd, was charged with sexual assault in the second degree in violation of General Statutes § 53a-71, risk of injury to a minor child in violation of General Statutes § 53-21, attempt to promote prostitution in violation of General Statutes §§ 53a-86 (a) (2) and 53a-49, and permitting prostitution in violation of General Statutes § 53a-89. As trial 'of his case was about to begin, the…