McNeal v. State

GRIFFIS, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Timothy McNeal was convicted on two counts of the transfer of a controlled substance in the Circuit Court of Harrison County. He was sentenced to serve two thirty year terms, to run concurrently, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. On appeal, McNeal argues that the trial court erred in denying his constitutional right to a speedy trial and that his sentence was excessive. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS

¶2. On May 5, 2000, Timothy McNeal sold $300.00 worth of cocaine to “Jamie.” Later, it was determined that “Jamie” was Agent Steve…