State v. Brown

OPINION

CORCORAN, Judge.

This is an appeal by appellant, John Henry Brown, from a conviction and sentence for aggravated assault. The only question presented on appeal is whether appellant was denied his right to a speedy trial. Rule 8, Rules of Criminal Procedure.

On October 19, 1980, appellant assaulted Antonio Carsonetti with a pool cue stick, breaking his jaw. Appellant was apprehended a short time later and was charged with aggravated assault, a class 3 *401felony, A.R.S. §§ 13-1204(A)(2) and (B), and 13-1203(A)(1).

On April 9, 1981, a jury returned a verdict of guilty against appellant on the…