Novak v. State

Tom Glaze, Justice.

Appellants raise one issue on appeal, contending the trial court erred in denying their motion to dismiss for violation of their rights to a speedy trial. The case was certified to the supreme court pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 29.1 (c) because it involves the interpretation of A.R.Cr.P. Rule 28.3(b).

The important sequence of events necessary to consider in this cause commenced on September 17, 1984, the date the appellants, sisters-in-law, were charged by information for theft of property. Appellants’ first hearing was set on September 24, 1984, when they failed to appear,…