State v. Lee

Richard A. Lee appeals from a jury conviction of first-degree murder and robbery arising from a homicide occurring during the commission of, or in the withdrawing from, a robbery. Defendant alleges the following assignments of error:

1. The court failed to grant a new trial based upon the affidavit of a witness who recanted her testimony.

2. Defendant’s right to a speedy trial, pursuant to CrR 3.3, was violated when the State’s motion for a continuance was granted on a basis not provided in the rule.

3. The taking of a deposition by the State of its witness, violated the provision of CrR 4.6.

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