State v. Hardaway

¶1 Jason Hardaway (Hardaway) appeals from the decision of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, denying his motion to dismiss for lack of speedy trial, denying his motion for mistrial as a result of prejudicial comments made during jury voir dire and, in a separate matter, denying his motion for defense costs. We reverse and remand this matter to the District Court.

Factual and Procedural Background

¶2 Hardaway was arrested on February 22,1995 following a high speed car chase that led to a subsequent foot chase through a field. When the officer caught up with Hardaway he…