Wright v. State

PIVARNIK, Justice.

Defendant-Appellant Tony L. Wright pleaded guilty to two counts of dealing in a schedule I controlled substance, a class B felony. He received a fifteen (15) year sentence. On direct appeal he alleges the trial court erred in denying his request for a speedy trial under the Interstate Agreement on Detainers, Ind.Code § 35-83-10-4.

On January 5, 1984, a six count information was filed against Appellant. An arrest warrant was issued on January 6, and on January 10 it was determined Appellant was incarcerated in Alabama. The Ala bama Board of Corrections was notified on March 8,…