Miller v. State

Mikell, Chief Judge.

Keith Miller appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion to dismiss for failure to provide a speedy trial in violation of his rights under the state and federal constitutions. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

Viewed in the proper light, the record and transcripts show that, while playing a game of poker at a local bar, Miller was seated near Timothy Allen and Chaz Suddreth, among others. At some point in the game, Allen and Miller disagreed about the winner of the hand and began to argue. Miller stood up, pulled out his gun, and shot Allen several times.

Miller…