Ballard v. State

Baker, Judge.

Appellant, Larry Ballard, was convicted of terroristic threatening in the first degree, a Class D felony. Following a bench trial, he was sentenced to three years’ probation, a fine of $300, and court costs. Appellant argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss for lack of a speedy trial. We reverse and dismiss.

A felony information was filed on April 9, 1999, alleging that appellant had committed the act of terroristic threatening in violation of Ark. Code Ann. § 5-13-301 (Repl. 1997). Appellant was arrested and taken into custody on October 27, 1998, and…