Woods v. State

George Rose Smith, Justice.

The appellant, charged as a habitual criminal with the offense of armed robbery (committed in a supermarket), was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years’ confinement, plus 7 years for having used a firearm. Four points for reversal are argued.

First, it is contended that Woods was denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial. He was arrested in California on May 27, 1975, and given a preliminary hearing in Arkansas on June 5. The information was filed on July 5, with a public defender being appointed to represent Woods. On November 4 the defendant’s present…