Staples v. State

HOFFMAN, Presiding Judge.

Defendant-appellant Joe Staples appeals his conviction of rape, a Class B felony.

The facts relevant to this appeal disclose that defendant was arrested on November 23, 1987. The following docket entries provide a chronicle of the relevant court activity:

Date Activity

11-20-87 Information charging the defendant with rape, a Class B felony, is filed.

11-24-87 Cause is now set for initial hearing December 3, 1987.

12-3-87 By agreement of counsel, cause reset to December 10, 1987.

12-10-87 Defendant, by counsel, moves to continue initial hearing to December 17, 1987.

12-17-87…