State v. Bruce

{¶ 1} Appellant, Ronald J. Bruce, appeals his conviction, following his no contest plea, of two counts of nonsupport of dependents. At issue is whether the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss, which alleged the violation of his speedy-trial rights and the statute of limitations. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

{¶ 2} On October 26, 2010, appellant was indicted for three counts of nonsupport of dependents, each count being a felony of the fifth degree. The Clerk of Courts issued a certified copy of the indictment and warrant to the Portage County Sheriff on that same date.…