Harris v. State

The defendant was indicted and convicted for assault with intent to murder. Alabama Code 1975, Section 13-1-46. Sentence was ten years and six months' imprisonment.

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The defendant argues that his motion to dismiss the indictment should have been granted because he was denied a speedy trial.

The initial warrant for the defendant's arrest based upon the complaint of the victim is dated June 29, 1979. The indictment was returned in January of 1980 and the defendant was tried in August of 1981.

After a hearing on the motion was held on the day of trial, the trial judge denied the motion for two…