State v. Ruiz

SACKETT, Judge.

Defendant-appellant Jose Ruiz appeals his conviction for conspiracy to deliver or delivery of cocaine in violation of Iowa Code section 204.402(l)(a). The case was tried to the court. Defendant contends the trial court erred (1) in failing to dismiss the criminal charge against him on speedy trial grounds, (2) by admitting hearsay evidence on the basis of a coconspirator statement, and (3) in finding the record supported substantial evidence for his conviction. We affirm.

On January 21, 1991, the State filed a trial information charging defendant with conspiracy to deliver or…