Legal Opinion

State v. Woods

Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama

Decided February 28, 1992No. CR-90-1022PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

The State appeals from the trial court's dismissal of a second degree assault charge against Kenneth Billy Woods. The State contends that the trial court erroneously dismissed the charge on the grounds that Woods was denied a speedy trial.

The record indicates that there was no hearing held on the defendant's motion to dismiss. The trial court's order indicates that the parties agreed to submit the defendant's motion for a ruling without a hearing. The trial court's order also indicates that the State presented no evidence in opposition to the motion.

Four affidavits are also included in the…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Barker v. WingoSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  2. Watson v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1980
  3. Steeley v. City of GadsdenCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1988
  4. Greer v. ParisieSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  5. Ex Parte CarrellSupreme Court of Alabama · 1990

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Weaver v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1995
  2. Pierson v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1996
  3. Weaver v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1998
  4. Nickerson v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1993
  5. Jackson v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1994

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