Sams v. State

Rodrick Johnson Sams appeals his conviction and sentences for two counts of sexual battery, four counts of lewd assault on a child, and one count of lewd and lascivious conduct on a child. We affirm.

Sams was arraigned on July 7, 2000. On July 11, 2000, he invoked his right to counsel and a public defender was appointed on that date. On March 15, 2001, he filed a pro se demand for a speedy trial which the trial court denied on March 16, 2001. Sams’ counsel, rather than adopt the motion for speedy trial, waived his right to speedy trial on March 23, 2001. On October 30, 2001, Sams filed a pro…