State v. Hafen

HYDE, District Judge:

The defendant Darrell Graff Hafen appeals his conviction by a jury of Theft by Deception, in violation of 76-6-405, U.C.A., 1953. His claims of error are:(1) that he was denied a speedy trial; and(2) that the trial court erred in failing to give defendant’s requested jury instruction referring to specific intent to defraud.

Concerning defendant’s contention that he was not given a speedy trial, the essential facts are these: A State complaint was filed against the defendant March 4, 1977, and a warrant was issued thereon. Defendant was brought to Salt Lake City in July of…