Clifton v. State

Tom Glaze, Justice.

Chad Clifton files this petition for writ of prohibition against the Pulaski County Circuit Court after that court denied his motion to dismiss for failure to provide a speedy trial. Our review of the record reflects the trial court was correct; therefore, we deny Clifton’s request for writ of prohibition.

This matter arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on August 20. 1994. Donna Hutchinson was killed as a result of the accident, and Clifton was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. The deputy sheriff who investigated the accident interviewed Clifton at…