State v. Erickson

The Clark County Superior Court dismissed a criminal charge with prejudice because the defendant was not afforded a "speedy trial" pursuant to CrR 3.3. 1 The State appeals and we affirm.

On May 11, 1977, defendant Stanley Richard Erickson was arrested for second-degree burglary and reckless driving after a high-speed chase in rural Clark County. During an impound-inventory search of his vehicle, a .25 caliber pistol was found in the glove compartment. Defendant was carrying a fully loaded ammunition clip in his coat pocket.

Preparatory to his first court appearance, defendant disclosed to a…