State v. Tyson

Gregory, Justice:

Appellant Charles Tyson appeal from convictions for murder and armed robbery. We affirm.

The appellant first asserts failure to quash the indietment denied him a speedy trial as guaranteed by the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments. This exception is without merit.

Tyson was arrested August 8,1981 and indicted October 29, 1981. He refused to accept appointed counsel, but instead opted to retain private counsel. He was not successful. Finally, on November 19,1981, counsel was appointed to represent him. The first trial request was made December 4,1981.

Until March 1982, both the…