Blair v. Commonwealth

CLAY, Commissioner.

Appellant was convicted of automobile theft and grand larceny and given two five-year terms of imprisonment. On appeal he presents three grounds for reversal. No contention is made that the evidence was not sufficient to support the verd’Ct.

It is first contended appellant was not afforded a speedy trial, as required by section 11 of the Kentucky Constitution. The crimes were committed late in June 1967. Apparently warrants for his arrest were issued but not served upon him. In November he turned himself in to the police. He was indicted in December and his case set for…