State v. Miller

¶ 1. The State appeals from an order of the trial court dismissing with prejudice the criminal complaint against Andrew S. Miller on the grounds that the State violated the speedy trial provisions of the Interstate Agreement on Detainers (IAD), Wis. Stat. § 976.05 (1999-2000). We hold that Miller waived his right to a speedy trial by his conduct, discharging his attorney six days before the scheduled trial and agreeing to a trial date outside of the 180-day limit. Therefore, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

¶ 2. The IAD "is a congressionally sanctioned interstate compact that…