State v. Doksa

The state of Ohio appeals from the judgment of the trial court which granted defendant Richard Doksa’s motion to dismiss charges against him due to excessive preindictment delay. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

On June 12, 1995, the state indicted defendant on one count of trafficking in less than the bulk amount of cocaine on February 16, 1990, and one count of trafficking in less than the bulk amount of marijuana on February 12, 1990. Defendant pleaded not guilty and moved to dismiss the charges for violation of his right to a speedy trial.

On February 8,1996, the trial court held…