State v. Marquez

OPINION

ARMIJO, Judge.

{1} Arthur Marquez (Defendant) appeals his conviction of driving under the influence (DUI). He contends that he was denied his right to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution and the N.M. Const, art. II, § 14. We conclude that Defendant’s right to a speedy trial was violated and reverse his conviction.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

{2} On December 3, 1997, Defendant was arrested for DUI and various other misdemeanor traffic offenses. The following day, he appeared before the metropolitan court and was…