Legal Opinion

Williams v. State

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided October 1, 1968No. State 3, 4PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHanley, J.

As a basis for review defendant alleges the following grounds:

1. He was denied a speedy trial;

2. he was denied his right to be present at all proceedings in a criminal matter;

3. there is insufficient credible evidence to sustain his conviction; and

4. a new trial should be granted in the interest of justice.

Speedy Trial.

Art. I, sec. 7 of the Wisconsin Constitution and the sixth amendment of the United States Constitution guarantee an accused the right to a speedy trial.

“. . . A speedy trial, generally speaking, is one conducted according to prevailing rules, regulations and proceedings of law,…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. United States v. EwellSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
  2. Pollard v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1957
  3. Beavers v. HaubertSupreme Court of the United States · 1905
  4. State v. BrodsonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1960
  5. Commodore v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1967

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3Cited by16 opinions

  1. State v. ShearsWisconsin Supreme Court · 1975
  2. Day v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1973
  3. Leroux v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1973
  4. State v. AndersonWisconsin Supreme Court · 2006
  5. May v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1980

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