State v. Jones

OPINION

SCOTT, Justice.

Lemoyne Peter Jones appeals from a first-degree murder conviction rendered in Sherburne County District Court. He contends that the trial court erred in admitting certain Spreigl evidence and that it violated his right to a speedy trial and his right to effective assistance of counsel. Jones also argues that an agreement between the state and certain key witnesses for the state violated his due process rights. We affirm.

At approximately 11:45 p.m. on May 7, 1984, the Big Lake Police Department received a call that the home of Bruce Swanson was on fire. Before…