State v. Wassenaar

OPINION

JOHNSEN, Judge.

¶ 1 Ricky Kurt Wassenaar (“Defendant”) appeals his convictions on ten counts of dangerous or deadly assault by a prisoner, five counts of kidnapping and one count each of promoting prison contraband, first-degree escape, sexual assault and aggravated assault. We address the following issues:

1. Whether the trial court erred when it designated the case as complex pursuant to Rule 8.2(a)(3)(iii) of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure;

2. Whether Defendant’s right to a speedy trial was denied;

3. Whether Defendant’s waiver of counsel was knowing and intelligent;

4. Whether…