City of Derby v. Lackey

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Six, J.:

This is a misdemeanor speedy trial case which originated in the municipal court. The City of Derby appeals the district court’s dismissal of the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol filed against the defendant Richard Lackey in municipal court. The initial dismissal in the municipal court was based on failure of the City to provide a speedy trial.

The City appealed the municipal court dismissal to the district court.

The single issue for this court is: Did the district court err in determining that Lackey’s speedy trial rights were…