State v. Lord

This is another appeal involving the right to a speedy trial of an accused under Rule 48, Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure (HRPP).

Appellant Don R. Lord appeals from his conviction by a jury of criminal property damage in the first degree (HRS § 708-820), two counts of burglary in the first degree (HRS § 708-810), harassment (HRS § 711-1106( 1 )(a)) (1976) and driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor (HRS § 291-4).

Trial was originally set for July 7, 1978 but was continued by the court to the week of August 14, 1978. On August 14, before trial, defendant moved to dismiss the charges…