State v. Kurtz

Justice Beth Baker delivered the Opinion of the Court.

***83¶1 David Kurtz appeals the Thirteenth Judicial District Court's order denying his motion *482to dismiss for violation of his right to a speedy trial. Kurtz argues that applying this Court's established speedy trial standards, the 422-day delay in resolving his felony driving under the influence charge violated his constitutional rights. We reverse and remand for dismissal of Kurtz's charge.

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

¶2 A Montana Highway Patrol trooper arrested Kurtz in Yellowstone County on May 3, 2015, and the State charged him…