State v. Parker

This case involves an application of the rule in State v. Striker, 87 Wn.2d 870, 557 P.2d 847 (1976). Under Striker, a defendant will obtain a dismissal with prejudice when there is a long and unnecessary delay between the filing of the information and arraignment. But in order to obtain a dismissal, the defendant must raise a Striker objection at the time of arraignment unless the time for a speedy trial has already elapsed. We hold that a defendant who fails to object at arraignment waives Striker, even though arraignment occurs on the last possible day for a speedy trial.

Appellant Chiquita…