State v. Pomeroy

Defendant, Eugene W. Pomeroy, appeals from a conviction of second-degree assault. The conviction is challenged on the ground that defendant's right to a speedy trial under CrR 3.3 was violated. We affirm.

On November 10, 1975, an information was filed, charging defendant with assault in the second degree. On November 14, 1975, defendant, who had obtained pretrial release, made his preliminary appearance and entered a plea of not guilty. The trial court also set March 24, 1976, as the date for trial, when defendant agreed to waive his right to a speed trial. The written waiver signed by…