Burrell v. State

Judith Rogers, Judge.

The appellant, Dennis Burrell, was convicted in a jury trial of rape and was sentenced to twenty years in prison. As his sole issue on appeal, appellant contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss in which he argued that he was denied a speedy trial. We disagree and affirm.

The speedy-trial period began to run in this case on June 7, 1996, the date the information was filed. Ark. R. Crim. P. 28.2(a). By rule, appellant was entided to be tried within twelve months from that date. Ark. R. Crim. P. 28.1(c). Appellant’s trial took place on December 15,…