State v. Richter

Gerald Richter appeals his conviction for third-offense drunk driving and refusal to provide a breath sample. The sole issue on appeal is whether the district court erred in affirming the ruling of the county court, which refused to dismiss the case based upon the speedy trial provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1207 (Reissue 1989).

The standard of review of factual determinations by the trial court in support of its decision on a speedy trial question is not explicitly addressed in any Nebraska case. However, generally, an appellate court is to “accord weight” to findings of fact by the trial…