People v. Hampton

Defendant appeals from a judgment of guilty after a trial before a jury of violating section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code (the unlawful sale of narcotics, to wit, marijuana). He also appeals from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

Questions

First: Was defendant denied .a speedy trial as guaranteed him under article I, section 13, of the California Constitution?

No. The record discloses that an information was filed against defendant on June 17, 1955, and that the trial was completed July 7, 1955. It is thus apparent that defendant was tried well within the 60-day period…