State v. Johnson

The State appeals from the trial court's order granting a motion to dismiss the case against the appellee, Romekia Lashon Johnson.

The State argues that the trial court erroneously granted the appellee's "Motion to Dismiss for Violation of Defendant's Right to a Speedy Trial." Specifically, it contends that the appellee was not denied his right to a speedy trial and that the trial court erroneously granted the motion without first considering the factors set forth in Barker v. Wingo, 407 U.S. 514,92 S.Ct. 2182, 33 L.Ed.2d 101 (1972). In Barker, the United States Supreme Court set forth the…