State v. Vailencour

Ronald Vailencour appeals his conviction for third degree assault. He seeks reversal based on violation of the speedy trial rule, arguing that the court erred by assigning a constructive arraignment date approxi mately five months after the State filed charges against him.

We hold that the State’s failure to send notice of arraignment to Vailencour at an address provided to the police by Vailencour’s sister does not warrant reversal. No prejudice resulted to Vailencour, because the address was not correct, and he would not have received notice of the charges against him even if the State had…