State v. Bound

The State of OMo appeals the trial court’s finding that defendant’s constitutional rights to a speedy trial have been violated. As a result of undercover work by its agents the West Shore Enforcement Bureau had information indicating that on January 9,1972 defendant was guilty of possession for sale and sale of heroin. Nine months later, on October 5, 1972, defendant was secretly indicted and a capias for his arrest was immediately issued. It was not until December 21, 1973, fourteen months later, that defendant was arrested. He was subsequently permitted to withdraw a previously entered plea…