State v. Moehr

The State of Montana appeals the September 18, 1986, order of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, County of Big Horn, granting defendant’s motion to dismiss for lack of speedy trial. We reverse.

On October 22, 1985, the Big Horn deputy county attorney filed an information and affidavit of probable cause alleging attempted sexual intercourse without consent by defendant, as specified in Sections 45-4-103 and 45-5-502(1), MCA.

Defendant was arrested and plead, not guilty to the charge of attempted sexual intercourse without consent at his arraignment October 22, 1985. On the same date,…