State v. Loyd

Michael W. Loyd appeals from the denial of his “motion to discharge,” raising a statute of limitations defense, and a supplemental motion to discharge based upon the alleged violation of Loyd’s right to a speedy trial. The issues presented in this appeal are (1) whether a motion to discharge is the appropriate procedure for raising a statute of limitations defense; (2) whether an order overruling a pretrial motion raising a statute of limitations defense is a final, appealable order; and (3) whether, when an appeal is taken from a final, appealable order, an appellate court acquires…