Smith v. State

SMITH, Chief Judge.

In this pro se appeal, Robert Frank Smith challenges the trial court’s denial of his demand for a speedy trial. We find that the trial court did not fully and completely address the merits of Smith’s demand because the court did not consider it under the federal constitution. We therefore remand this case with direction for the court to do so.

This case has a somewhat tortuous procedural history. On October 28, 2001, Smith was arrested based on three criminal warrants charging him with terroristic threats and acts, aggravated assault, and criminal trespass. At the time of…