State v. White

REINHARD, Chief Judge.

Defendant was convicted of manslaughter. In accordance with the punishment assessed by the jury, the court sentenced defendant to ten years’ imprisonment. He appeals, claiming infringement of his constitutional right to a speedy trial. We affirm.

In November of 1982, five-year-old Charles Akins moved in with his aunt and uncle (defendant) at the request of his mother, who was homeless and unable to support Charles. Defendant and his wife took Charles in and supported him in the same manner as their own two children. Charles was hyperactive and had some behavioral problems…