State v. Carpenter

Darrell James Carpenter appeals from a judgment and sentence entered on his plea of guilty to robbery while armed with a deadly weapon.

Issues

Issue 1: Was Carpenter denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial?

Issue 2: Was he brought to trial within the time requirements set forth in RCW 9.100 entitled "Agreement on Detainers"?

Issue 3: Was he denied his right to speedy trial as defined in CrR 3.3?

Facts

Following a hearing on Carpenter's motion to dismiss, the trial court entered the following findings of fact:

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[O]n September 25, 1974, the defendant was charged by amended information with…