State v. Avila

LANSING, Judge.

Hector Avila appeals his conviction for attempted first degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm, as well as adjudication as a persistent violator, arguing that the State violated his right to a speedy trial as protected by the federal and Idaho constitutions.

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FACTUAL & PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

While riding in a vehicle driven by his brother one evening in October 2003, Avila shot their backseat passenger during an argument. On October 29, 2003, Avila was charged by criminal complaint for attempted first degree murder, Idaho Code §§ 18-4001, —4002, —4003(a). He was…