Harper v. State

Mobley, Chief Justice.

Richard Leroy Harper and Robert Gary Brooks filed their pro se application for writ of habeas corpus on August 21, 1972, asserting that they have been confined in jail since their arrest on May 5, 1972, and have been refused their requests for speedy trial. This appeal is from the order denying relief under the writ.

The order of the judge hearing the matter states that he heard argument from counsel for the State and counsel for the appellants. The record does not indicate that any evidentiary hearing was had. On request to the clerk of the superior court for a…