State v. Sarvis

The State has appealed from an order of the lower court dismissing a charge against respondent for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants, on the ground that respondent was not provided a speedy trial on the charge in Magistrate’s Court.

Since it is apparent that respondent’s asserted desire for a speedy trial was motivated to some extent by a prior, pending oharge of driving under the influence of intoxicants, it is necessary to refer to it in the statement of the facts pertinent to this appeal. It must also be kept in mind that, under Code Sections 46-343, 46-345,…