State v. Garcia-Plascencia

Defendant appeals from a conviction for delivery of a controlled substance, arguing that his right to a speedy trial under both the Oregon and the United States Constitutions was impinged. We affirm.

On January 14, 1993, Officer Baldassare observed defendant drive up to and enter a house that was under surveillance. After defendant left the house and drove away, an informant inside the house reported that half a pound of cocaine had been delivered to the house. Police stopped defendant’s car and arrested both defendant and the passenger, Corona. During questioning, Corona stated that he did…